TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 7:00 PM
Syd Chaplin! (Charlie's half-brother) "The Better 'Ole" Sydney Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Doris Hill, Harold Goodwin Directed by Charles Reisner | 1926 drama-comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2024 3:00 PM
Backstage Murder Mystery starring Laura LaPlante..... "The Last Warning" Laura LaPlante, Montagu Love, Ray D'Arcy, Margaret Livingston Directed by Paul Leni | 1928 backstage murder mystery Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests Co-presented by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS (Parish Hall lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024 2:00 PM
An Alfred Hitchcock Silent Mystery Thriller! "The Lodger" Ivor Novello, Marie Ault, Arthur Chesney Directed by Alfred Hitchcock | 1927 mystery thriller Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! Register at: www.phpl.info (847) 259-3500 PROSPECT HEIGHTS LIBRARY 12 N. ELM STREET PROSPECT HEIGHTS, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 7:00 PM Silent Film Comedy Star Reginald Denny! "Skinner's Dress Suit" Reginald Denny, Laura LaPlante, Hedda Hopper, Arthur Lake Directed by William A. Seiter | 1926 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (IL Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024 11:30 AM
Marlene Dietrich! "The Ship of Lost Men" Marlene Dietrich, Fritz Kortner, Robin Irvine Directed by Maurice Tournear | 1929 drama-thriller Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets at: www.musicboxtheatre.com MUSIC BOX THEATRE 3733 N. SOUTHPORT AVE. CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________ P A S T E V E N T S SOLD OUT! Fritz Lang's Masterwork! "Metropolis" (1927) Cast: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich Directed by Fritz Lang Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE. CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023 3PM to 10PM
Private event for Silent Film Society of Chicago (SFSC) members and their guests Not open to the general public aaaa
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024 7:30 PM
Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" Cast: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich Directed by Fritz Lang | 1927 Sci-fi, fantasy Introduction by film historian Dr. Barry Kaufman Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Pickwick's original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Advance sale tickets: $12; $10 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.silentfilmchicago.com (All tickets $15 at the door) PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy & N'west Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ MARCH 27, 2024 7:00 PM
Frank Capra! "The Matinee Idol" Bessie Love, Johnnie Walker Directed by Frank Capra | 1928 comedy-drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2024 3:00 PM
Featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer! The Voice of the Silent Screen! "Show People" Marian Davies, William Haines Cameos by: Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Wm. S. Hart, Eleanor Boardman, John Gilbert, Mae Murray and many others Directed by King Vidor | 1928 comedy Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and their guests In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS (Parish Hall/lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 7:30 PM
A pre-Christmas Treat! "Peter Pan" Betty Bronson, Mary Brian, Ernest Torrence, Anna May Wong, George Ali Directed by Herbert Brenon | 1924 Fantasy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $12 advance sale reduced price tickets at: www.silentfilmchicago.com $15 at the door In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy at N'west Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 7:30 PM
Special Fundraiser for the E.M. Skinner pipe organ! "The Cameraman" Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Josephine the Monkey Directed by Buster Keaston, Edward Sedgwick | 1928 comedy Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $12.50 Adults; $10 Children www.emmanel-lagrange.org (708) 352-1275 In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 S. KENSINGTON LA GRANGE, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 1:00 PM
Charlie Chaplin! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Free Event! Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! GLENSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 25 E. FULLERTON AVE GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2023 7:00 PM
Beware of the Punjab Lasso! "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 horror Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Tickets: https://pleasant-home-foundation.square.site/ In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PLEASANT HOME FOUNDATION Historic John Farson House 217 HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023 7:00 PM
Count Orlok in Blue Island! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wangenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 horror Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Tickets: bihistoricalsociety.org This is an outdoor campfire screening. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside at the Albee House at 13018 Maple Avenue (one block south). In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization HISTORIC HENRY KLEIN HOUSE Blue Island Historical Society 12950 GREENWOOD AVENUE BLUE ISLAND, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2024 7:30 PM
Benefit screening for Skinner Opus 327! "Steamboat Bill Jr." Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Marion Bryan Directed by Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton | 1928 comedy Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the historic E.M. Skinner pipe organ! Tickets at: Silent Film Event! "Steamboat Bill, Jr." with Organist Jay Warren Tickets, Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT OPUS 327 Tickets $25 for adults; 18 and under admitted free Tickets at the door are $30 In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH 939 HINMAN EVANSTON, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 7:00 PM
Clang! Clang! All Aboard! "Conductor 1492" Johnny Hines, Doris May, Dan Mason, Ruth Rennick Directed by Frank Griffin, Charles Hines | 1924 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 20, 2024 7:00 PM
It's Buster! "The Cameraman" Buster Keaton, Marceline Day, Harold Goodwin, Josephine the Monkey Directed by Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton | 1928 comedy Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren ALL SILENT FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ADMITTED FREE! Not-yet-members only $10 Join/Renew/Donate: www.silentfilmchicago.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST.CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024 7:00 PM
"The Smart Set" William Haines, Jack Holt, Alice Day Directed by Jack Conway | 1928 comedy-drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023 7:30 PM
Cecil B. DeMille's "Joan the Woman" Geraldine Farrar, Raymond Hatton Directed by Cecil B. DeMille | 1916 epic drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren MUSIC BOX THEATRE 3733 N. SOUTHPORT CHHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024 7:30 PM
Twenty-three Skidoo! At the Silent Film Cafe! "Bare Knees" Virgina Lee Corbin, Donald Keith, Jane Winton Directed by Erle C. Kenton | 1928 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Q&A/discussion follows screening The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 7:30 PM
The Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series Lon Chaney! "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" Lon Chaney, Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry Directed by Wallace Worsley | 1923 horror Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Mighty Moller pipe organ! FREE ADMISSION! Voluntary donations accepted ($10 suggested) FAIRFIELD ARTS & CONVENTION CENTER The Stephen Sondheim Theater for the Performing Arts 200 N. MAIN STREET FAIRFIELD, IA ______________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 7:30 PM
1927 Comedy Hit! "Spring Fever" William Haines, Joan Crawford Directed by Edward Sedgwick | 1927 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 5:00 PM
Buster Keaton! "Sherlock Jr." (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Ward Crane Directed by Buster Keaton Live organ score by Jay Warren at the 5-manual Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Private event. Part of the Lake Michigan MBSI & Chicago AMICA Weekend Extravaganza 2022 SANFILIPPO ESTATE BARRINGTON HILLS, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 6:00 PM
"Discovering the Silent Cinema" Learn about our silent film heritage; Keaton, Chaplin, Valentino, Swanson and more! Free event! Register at: www.fossilridge.org (815) 458-2187 FOSSIL RIDGE LIBRARY 386 W. KENNEDY ROAD BRAIDWOOD, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 7:00 PM
Eddie Cantor! "Special Delivery" Eddie Cantor, Jobyna Ralston, William Powell Directed by William Goodrich (Eddie Cantor) | 1927 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET ST. CHARLES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 7:30 PM
Paul Leni Horror Classic! "WAXWORKS" Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss Directed by Paul Leni | 1924 horror Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $12 reduced-price advance sale tickets at: www.silentfilmchicago.com Box office day-of-show $15 In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE 400 THEATER 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023 7:00 PM
Here's Harold! "Girl Shy" Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor | 1924 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Sound effects by traps specialist Nick White PLUS! 1920's Child Star Baby Peggy in "The Kid Reporter" Directed by Alfred J. Goulding | 1923 MUSIC BOX THEATRE 3733 N. SOUTHPORT AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 7:00 PM
The Great Stoneface Buster Keaton! "Sherlock Jr." Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Ward Crane Directed by Buster Keaton | 1924 comedy PLUS! LAUREL & HARDY in "Big Business" Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren BUSTER KEATON & LAUREL & HARDY CONTEST! Win a $50 Starbucks Gift Card! All contestants will receive a movie ticket from the Hoosier Theatre! 3 CONTESTS! 3 PRIZES! CONTEST #1 "Best Porkpie Hat" (Buster Keaton) CONTEST #2 "Best Stan Laurel Outfit" CONTEST #3 "Best Oliver Hardy Outfit" In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2024 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! "Rubber Tires" Bessie Love, Harrison Ford Directed by Alan Hale, Sr. 1927 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Q&A/discussion follows screening FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2023 2:00 PM
A Halloween silent film treat! "The Cat and the Canary" Laura LaPlante, Creighton Hale, Martha Mattox Directed by Paul Leni | 1927 mystery/thriller/comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.hoosiertheatre.com HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119TH STREET WHITING, IN _______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 7:00 PM
Gloria Swanson! "Fine Manners" Gloria Swanson, Eugene O'Brien, Helen Dunbar, Roland Drew Directed by Richard Rosson, Lewis Milestone | 1926 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2023 7:00 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! "Christmas With Laurel & Hardy and Friends" Films: "Big Business" "The Adventure of the Wrong Santa Claus" Cartoon: "The Little Kings Christmas" PLUS! Christmas Sing-along Theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Co-sponsored by: The Silent Film Society of Chicago The Six Corners Chamber of Commerce CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2024
7:00 PM "It's about a jazz-mad gold-digger who digs fast and digs deep!" "The Battle of the Sexes" Jean Hersholt, Phyliss Haver, Belle Bennett, Don Alvarado Directed by D. W. Griffith | 1928 social comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Ave/Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 7:00 PM
A Halloween silent film treat! "The Cat and the Canary" Laura LaPlante, Creighton Hale, Martha Mattox Directed by Paul Leni | 1927 mystery/thriller/comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.oshows.com Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2023 7:00 PM
Original 1928 E.M. Skinner pipe organ! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene | 1920 horror Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the massive E. M. Skinner pipe organ! Free admission to UChicago Students and Doc Films passholders. For everyone else, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL CHAPEL 5850 S. WOODLAWN AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 7:00 PM
COLLEEN! "Why Be Good?" Colleen Moore, Neil Hamilton Directed by William A. Seiter | 1929 flapper comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren SPECIAL GUEST! Nationally known Colleen Moore historian and author KATHLEEN ROONEY will introduce the film! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023 6:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin! "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 comedy-drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! Registration recommended www.wheatonlibrary.org WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 N. CROSS STREET WHEATON, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2023 7:00 PM
Character actor Franklin Pangborn "My Friend From India" Franklin Pangborn, Elinor Fair Directed by E. Mason Hopper | 1927 Introduction by film historian, author, and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests. www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023 7:30 PM (EST) Lon Chaney in Indiana! "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 horror Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren SPECIAL GUEST! Film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek will introduce the film www.fowlertheatre.com FOWLER THEATRE 111 E. 5TH STREET FOWLER, IN ________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 9, 2023 7:30 PM
Ronald Colman! Norma Talmadge! "KiKi" Ronald Colman, Norma Talmadge, Gertrude Astor Directed by Clarence Brown | 1926 romantic comedy Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren Tickets : $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023 7:30 PM
Lon Chaney & Joan Crawford! "The Unknown" Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford, Norman Kerry Directed by Tod Browning | 1927 horror thriller Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Magnificent Casavant pipe organ! Tickets: www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/music__events EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 S. KENSINGTON LA GRANGE, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 7:00 PM
Here she is again! "Get Your Man" Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Josef Swickard Directed by Dorothy Arzner |1927 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST.CHARLES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 10:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023 10:30 PM Attn: Night Owl Silent Cinephiles! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene | 1920 horror Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.thelogantheatre.com LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2023 9:40 AM (ET)
PRIVATE EVENT The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wangenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 horror Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Greensburg High School 1000 E. Central Avenue Greensburg, IN _________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 2:00 PM
PRIVATE EVENT "Stage Struck" Gloria Swanson, Lawrence Gray, ertrude Astor, Ford Sterling Directed by Allan Dwan 925 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 929 W. FOSTER AVENUE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 7:00 PM "Womanhandled" Richard Dix, Esther Ralston, Edmund Breese Directed by Gregory La Cava | 1925 | Modern day (1925) western comedy Film introduction by film historian and TCM personality DR. ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023 7:30 PM (EST)
Count Orlak in Franklin, Indiana! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wangenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 horror Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren ARTCRAFT THEATRE 57 N. MAIN STREET FRANKLIN, INDIANA _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 7:00 PM
Aoogah! "The First Auto" Patsy Ruth Miller, Barney Oldfield, William Demarest Directed by Roy Del Ruth | 1927 comedy-drama PLUS! Barney Oldfield in "Race For A Life" Directed by Mack Sennett | 1913 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10 $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 2:00 PM
John Ford direction! "Kentucky Pride" Gertrude Astor, Henry B. Walthall, Peaches Jackson Directed by John Ford | 1925 drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren MUSIC BOX THEATRE 3733 N. SOUTHPORT AVENUE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 7:00 PM
Eddie Cantor! "Special Delivery" Eddie Cantor, Jobyna Ralston, William Powell Directed by William Goodrich (Roscoe Arbuckle) | 1927 romance comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind promotional support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2023 6:30 PM
John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Brandon Hurst Directed by John S. Robertson Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - Gail Borden Public Library Registration recommended GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 270 N. GROVE AVE ELGIN, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2023
Happy Halloween with the Good Doctor! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" Conrad Veidt, Wener Krauss, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene | 1920 horror Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! www.frvpld.info/cabinet-dr-caligari-jay-warren FOX RIVER VALLEY DUNDEE LIBRARY 555 E. BARRINGTON AVE EAST DUNDEE, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 7:30 PM
Alfred Hitchcock's first film! "The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog" June Tripp, Ivor Novello, Marie Ault Directed by Alfred Hitchcock | 1927 mystery Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $12 advance sale at: www.silentfilmchicago.com $15 at the door In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE 400 THEATRE 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 7:00 PM
Eleanor Boardman! "Souls For Sale" Eleanor Boardman, Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Barbara La Marr Directed by Rupert Hughes | 1923 romantic comedy/drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Non-member tickets only $10 Silent Film Society members and their guests admitted free! www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023 7:30 PM
It's Unbelievable! THE WORLD PREMIERE OF "Scratch 'n Sniff" NOSFERATU Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wangenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 horror $12 Advance sale tickets at: www.silentfilmchicago.com ($15 at the door) In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 7:00 PM
Count Orlok in Itasca! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Allen organ! ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH 733 N. CATALPA AVE ITASCA, IL (630) 773-0033 _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 7:30 PM Joan Crawford Silent Comedy! "The Boob" Cast: Gertrude Olmstead, George K. Arthur, Joan Crawford Directed by William Wellman | 1926 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 7:30 PM
Sir Charles Chaplin's "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 comedy-drama Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren on the Barhydt Mighty Moller pipe organ! Free Admission Voluntary admissions will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested) SONDHEIM CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS 200 N. MAIN STREET FAIRFIELD, IA (641) 472-2000 _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 7:30 PM
Silent Slapstick at the Silent Film Cafe "The Perfect Clown" Larry Semon, Kate Price, Oliver Hardy Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer | 1925 Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ WENESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 7:00 PM
A Mack Sennett Production! "The Extra Girl" Mabel Normand, Ralph Graves, George Nichols, Vernon Dent Directed by F. Richard Jones | 1923 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren TICKETS: www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023 7:00 PM
Bonjour! "So This is Paris" Monte Blue, Patsy Ruth Miller, Lilyan Tashman, George Beranger Directed by Ernst Lubitsch | 1926 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL AIR CONDITIONED ___________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 7:00 PM
Ernst Lubitsch's "The Marriage Circle" Florence Vidor, Monte Blue, Marie Prevost, Creighton Hale Directed by Ernst Lubitsch | 1924 Film introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2023 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! "ELEVEN P.M." Richard Maurice, Sammie Fields, Orine Johnson Directed by Richard Maurice | 1928 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Q&A discussion follows screening FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization The Silent Film Cafe at: CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 8th, 7:00 PM Silent comic Reginald Denny! "The Reckless Age" Reginald Denny, Ruth Dwyer, William Austin Directed by Harry A. Pollard | 1924 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren TICKETS AT: www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ FREE EVENT!
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Silents Under the Stars! Mack Sennett Comedy Nite! "Water Wagons" Andy Clyde, Madeline Hurlock, Sidney Smith, John J. Richardson Directed by Del Lord | 1925 "Wandering Willies" Billy Bevan, Ruth Hiatt, Andy Clyde, Kewpie Morgan Directed by Del Lord | 1926 "All Night Long" Harry Langdon, Natalie Kingston, Vernon Dent, Billy Gilbert Directed by Harry Edwards | 1924 Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren Tickets: $20 includes beverages, popcorn, & hors d'oeuvres Order tickets online at: www.bihistoricalsociety.org THE ALBEE HOUSE BLUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13018 MAPLE AVE BLUE ISLAND, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM
SANFILIPPO ESTATE, BARRINGTON HILLS, IL "A Springtime Soiree!" THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
6:00 PM The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Gustav von Waggenheim, Greta Schroeder Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 horror Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! Registration recommended (708) 458-2880 BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY 7840 W. 79th STREET BRIDGEVIEW, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023 7:30 PM
SAVE THE PICKWICK! Lon Chaney at his chilling best! "The Unknown" Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford, Norman Kerry Directed by Tod Browning | 1927 PLUS! Laurel & Hardy in "Do Detectives Think?" Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Pickwick's original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ Tickets: $12; $10 Students & Seniors $9 for Silent Film Society members and their guests Purchase tickets online via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy & N'west Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th 7:00 PM
Lon Chaney "Unmasked!" "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 horror Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren plus Q&A segment FREE EVENT! WARRENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 28W751 STAFFORD PLACE WARRENVILLE, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023 2:00 PM (Doors open 1:30 PM)
A Jay Warren Concert-Social! At the fabulous Rialto Square Theatre and its magnificent "Barton Grande" original 1926 theatre pipe organ. Sponsored by the Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (JATOE) FREE EVENT! RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE Use backstage entrance at 121 N. Scott Street JOLIET, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT) & 9:30 PM (TICKETS AVAILABLE)
He's the Man of a Thousand Faces - Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets $15 $12 advance sale via PayPal at www.silentfilmchicago.com ADVANCE SALE TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON AT: The New 400 Theaters Box Office (during hours of operation) 6746 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago City Newsstand 4018 N. Cicero in Chicago (Open 7 Days, 8AM to 8PM) In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE NEW 400 THEATERS 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 7:00 PM
Get those Pom-Poms ready! "Brown of Harvard" Jack Pickford, Mary Brian, William Haines, Francis X. Bushman, Jr., John Wayne (1st screen appearance) Directed by Jack Conway | 1926 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023 7:00 PM
Special Event! Support & Save the 400 Theater! "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 comedy-drama PLUS! Buster Keaton! "The Haunted House" Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts Directed by Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton | 1921 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Purchase advance-sale reduced price tickets at $12 ($15 at the door) online via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE NEW 400 THEATER 6749 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 7:00 PM
Comedienne Marion Davies! "The Red Mill" Marion Davies, Owen Moore, Louise Fazenda, George Stiegmann Directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle (as William Goodrich) | 1927 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL AIR CONDITIONED ____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023 7:00 PM SOLD OUT!
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 7:00 PM SOLD OUT! Fritz Lang's Sci-fi Masterwork! "METROPOLIS" Alfred Abel, Brigette Helm, Gustav Frolich, Rudolf KleIn-Rogge Directed by Fritz Lang | 1927 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Reduced price advance sale tickets $12 available via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com All tickets $15 at the door In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE NEW 400 THEATER 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 7:00 PM Charlie & Jackie! "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 PLUS! Felix the Cat in "Felix in Hollywood" (1923) TICKETS: $20 Drinks, popcorn, and hors d'oeuvres included bihistoricalsociety.org In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren BLUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 13018 MAPLE AVENUE BLUE ISLAND, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 7:00 PM
Charlie & Jackie! "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 comedy-drama Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free admission, registration recommended (630) 232-0780 GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 S. 7th STREET GENEVA, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 6:00 PM
Reginald Denny! "Fast and Furious" Reginald Denny, Barbara Worth, Claude Gillingwater Directed by Melville W. Brown |1927 comedy Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2023 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT)
& 9:30 PM (TICKETS AVAILABLE) F. W. Murnau's Symphony of Horror! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Gustav von Waggenheim, Greta Schroeder Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets $15 $12 advance sale via PayPal at www.silentfilmchicago.com ADVANCE SALE TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON AT: The New 400 Theaters Box Office (during hours of operation) 6746 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago City Newsstand 4018 N. Cicero in Chicago (Open 7 Days, 8AM to 8PM) In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization THE NEW 400 THEATERS 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
7:30 PM Harry Langdon! "Long Pants" Harry Langdon, Priscilla Bonner, Alan Roscoe, Gladys Brockwell Directed by Frank Capra | 1927 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION for Silent Film Society members and their guests. Only $10 for non-members. www.oshows.com In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 7:00 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! Comic genius Harry Langdon! "Three's A Crowd" Harry Langdon, Gladys McConnell, Cornelius Keefe, Arthur Thalasso Directed by Harry Langdon | 1927 comedy Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Q&A will follow screening FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVENUE CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 6:00 PM
The Great Buster Keaton! Jay Warren on the restored 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! "The Navigator" Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Directed by Buster Keaton, Donald Crisp | 1924 comedy Film introduction by film historian and TCM personality DR. ANNETTE BOCHENEK Tickets $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS (parish hall lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Ogden, Chicago, & Milwaukee Ave) CHICAGO AIR CONDITIONED _____________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2023 6:30 PM
Douglas Fairbanks! "The Iron Mask" Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte Directed by Allan Dwan | 1929 action-adventure Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free admission! FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W.BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023
7:00 PM Colleen Moore! "Twinkletoes" Colleen Moore, Kenneth Harlan, Gladys Brockwell, Tully Marshall Directed by Charles Brabin | 1926 romantic comedy Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 7:00 PM John Barrymore! Half Man! Half Monster! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Brandon Hurst Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Horror ADVANCE SALE REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS at $12 via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com Day-of- show (door) tickets $15 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren THE NEW 400 THEATERS 6746 N. SHERIDAN ROAD CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2022 7:00 PM
Silent Film 101! "Discovering the Silent Cinema" Learning about silent films 1896 to 1928 Hosted by Jay Warren Registration at https://www.fremontlibrary.org/events FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 1170 N. MIDLOTHIAN ROAD MUNDELEIN, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023 7:00 PM
"America's Sweetheart" Mary Pickford! "Rosita" Mary Pickford, Holbrook Blinn, Irene Rich, Snitz Edwards Directed by Ernst Lubitsch | 1923 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 20 S. PROSPECT (Across the street from the Pickwick Theatre) PARK RIDGE, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023 7:30 PM
The Roxie Hart Story! "CHICAGO" Phyllis Haver, Robert Edeson, Eugene Palette Directed by Frank Urson | 1927 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022 7:30 PM
Count Orlok in Whiting, Indiana! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren TICKETS: www.hoosiertheatre.com HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023 7:00 PM
Constance Talmadge! "The Duchess of Buffalo" Constance Talmadge, Tullio Carminati, Edward Martindel, Chester Conklin Directed by Sidney Franklin 1926 romantic comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10 FREE ADMISSION for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Lon Chaney! The Man of a Thousand Faces! "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Tickets: $10 Information: (773) 841-6771 (773) 387-2809 (773) 387-7100 Presented by the St. Bart's Holy Name Society Refreshments available for purchase ST. BARTHOLOMEW CHURCH KRUEGER HALL 4910 W. ADDISON STREET CHICAGO Park free on premises ___________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 8:00 PM (Gates open 6:00 PM)
Nosferatu - Under the Stars! The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Gustav von Guggenheim, Greta Schroeder Directed by F. W. Murnau| 1922 PLUS! Felix the Cat in "Switches Witches" (1927) Buster Keaton in "The Haunted House" (1921) Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren Tickets are $12 presale: https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-silents-of-the-night-returns-tickets-123693 $15 day-of-show at the gate. SLYLINE DRIVE-IN THEATRE 3986 E. MICHIGAN ROAD SHELBYVILLE, IN __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 6:00 PM
23 Skidoo! "The Flapper" Olive Thomas, Norma Shearer, William Carleton, Warren Cook Directed by Alan Crosland | 1920 Romantic comedy Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren on the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $10 FREE ADMISSION for Silent Film Society Members and their guests! In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022 7:00 PM
John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Charles W. Lane, Martha Mansfield Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! Register at: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with Jay Warren | Fox River Valley Public Library (frvpld.info) DUNDEE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY 555 BARRINGTON AVE EAST DUNDEE, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022 7:00 PM
Count Orlok in Wilmette! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggemheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre accompaniment by Jay Warren WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1242 WILMETTE AVENUE WILMETTE, IL 847-256-5025 ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
FREE EVENT! Organist's Open House Come and play the 1927 MIGHTY WURLITZER theatre pipe organ! Originally from the Terrace Theatre and later 50,000-watt radio station W-O-R in New York City. The restored instrument (Wurlitzer Style “E” - Opus 1818) is original and intact just as it was when first installed in 1927. Hosted by cinema arts organist Jay Warren In-kind support from the Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS (parish hall lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Ogden, Chicago, & Milwaukee Ave) CHICAGO AIR CONDITIONED __________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 8:00 PM (DOORS 7:00 PM) Fritz Lang's Sci-Fi Masterwork! "METROPOLIS" Brigette Helm, Gustav Frohlich, Alfred Abel, Fritz Rasp, Rudolph Klein-Rogge, Heinrich George, Theodor Loos Directed by Fritz Lang | 1927 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Tickets: $12 Advance Sale; $15 at the door. Advance sale tickets available for purchase in person at: CITY NEWSSTAND, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago (7 days a week 8AM to 8PM) LAURIE'S PLANET OF SOUND, 4639 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago (Mon-Thu 11-7; Fri/Sat 11-8; Sun 11-6) Purchase tickets online via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022 2:30 PM
John Barrymore! Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Charle W. Lane, Martha Mansfield Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren TICKETS: www.hoosiertheatre.com HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN ______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! Gloria Swanson! "Fine Manners" (1926) Cast: Gloria Swanson, Eugene O'Brien, Helen Dunbar, Roland Drew Directed by Richard Rosson Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! Sponsored in part by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3not-for-profit organization CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVENUE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 7:30 PM
Featuring the magnificent Casavant pipe organ! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Charles W. Lane, Martha Mansfield Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Jay Warren on the restored Casavant Opus 3062! Tickets: www.emmanual-lagrange.org EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF LAGRANGE 203 S. Kensington LaGrange, IL (708) 352-1275 _______________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2023 7:00 PM
Harry Langdon - the rediscovered comic genius! "TRAMP TRAMP TRAMP" Harry Langdon, Joan Crawford Directed by Harry Edwards | 1926 Live organ score performed by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests. www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022 7:00 PM
Count Orlok in Schaumburg! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! Registration required (847) 923- 3347 SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY 130 S. ROSELLE ROAD SCHAUMBURG, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023 7:30 PM
Louise Brooks! "The Show-Off" Louise Brooks, Ford Sterling, Lois Wilson, Gregory Kelly Dircted by Malcolm St. Clair | 1926 comedy Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests. www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2022 7:30 PM
The Barhydt Organ Silent Film Series! "The Phantom of the Opera" Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Snitz Edwards Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Barhydt pipe organ! Free Event! FAIRFIELD ARTS AND CONVENTION CENTER 200 N. MAIN STREET FAIRFIELD, IOWA _______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022 7:30 PM
Rudolph Valentino at The Silent Film Cafe! "The Sheik" Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres, Adolphe Menjou Directed by George Melford | 1921 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren. Q&A follows screening. Free Event! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022 2:30 PM
With Captain Hook! And Tiger Lily! "Peter Pan" Betty Bronson, Ernest Torrence, Mary Brian, Virginia Brown Faire, Esther Ralston, Anna May Wong Directed by Herbert Brenon | 1924 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Tickets $10 HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN (15 minutes from downtown Chicago) ___________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022 7:30 PM
Laurel & Hardy! "Duck Soup" Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Madeline Hurlock Fred Guiol | 1927 Clara Bow! "The Plastic Age" Clara Bow, Donald Keith, Gilbert Roland, Mary Alden Directed by Wesley Ruggles | 1925 Romance comedy Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Pickwick's original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Presented by the Pickwick Theatre and The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy & NW Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe Lon Chaney! "The Shock" (1923) Cast: Lon Chaney, Virginia Valli, Jack Mower, Christine Mayo Directed by Lambert Hillyer Live organ score performed by Jay Warren Q&A discussion follows screening FREE EVENT! CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023 7:30 PM
Clara Bow - America's "It Girl!" "IT" Clara Bow, Antonio Moreno, William Austin, Priscilla Bonner Directed by Clarence Badger 927 Romantic comedy Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Tickets $10; $8 for CATOE & Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES,IL _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 7:30PM
Brace yourselves! 1922 silent horror classic! "Haxan: Witchcraft through the Ages" Cast: Benjamin Christensen, Clara Pontoppidan, Oscar Stribolt Directed by Edla Hansen | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5534997https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5534997 In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023
7:00 PM Charlie Chaplin & Jackie Coogan! "The Kid" Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin | 1921 Comedy-drama A fundraiser for the E. M. Skinner Opus 327 pipe organ Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 939 HINMAN AVENUE EVANSTON, IL (847) 475-3630 ______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 3:00 PM
A Silent Film Christmas Party! "Big Business" Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson Directed by James W. Horne, Leo McCarey | 1929 "The Little King's Christmas" Animation by Oscar Soglow |1933 "The Adventure of the Wrong Santa Claus" Barry O'Moore, Richard Neill, Bliss Milford Directed by Charles M. Seay | 1914 PLUS! Holiday Sing-Along! Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! Tickets: $15 (773) 545-7300 TRINITY SLOVAK LUTHERAN CHURCH 5106 N. LACROSS (Elston & Foster Ave) CHICAGO Park free on premises __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023 3:00 PM (DOORS 2:30)
SUPER SLAPSTICK SUNDAY! 1920s sound effects specialist NICK WHITE teams up again with cinema arts organist Jay Warren for a wild and wacky afternoon of silent slapstick comedies from the golden era of early cinema! Nick will demonstrate many of the trap effects from his collection (world's largest)! Jay will feature the exquisite tonal pallet of the giant 5 manual Allen Theatre organ going from "a whisper to a roar!" "Fool's Luck" Lupino Lane, George Davis, Virginia Vance Directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle | 1926 "The Show" Larry Semon, Oliver Hardy, Frank Alexander Directed by Larry Semon, Norman Taurog | 1922 FREE EVENT! Sponsored by the Chicagoland Theatre Organ Society (CTOS) ALLEN ORGANS OF CHICAGO 181 W. CROSSROADS PKWY - SUITE D BOLINGBROOK, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2022 7:30 PM
Conrad Veidt! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Lil Dagover, Friedrich Feher Directed by Robert Wiene | 1920 Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Pickwick's original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $12; $10 Students & Seniors $9 Silent Film Society members and their guests Purchase tickets via PayPal: www.silentfilmchicago.com Tickets also available for purchase in person at: City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago (7 days; 7AM to 8PM) Presented by the Pickwick Theatre and The Silent Film Society of Chicago, a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization. PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT PARK RIDGE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 7:00 PM
The Great Keaton! "Seven Chances" Buster Keaton, Ruth Dwyer, T. Roy Barnes, Snitz Edwards Directed by Buster Keaton | 1925 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022 2:00 PM
Spooky happenings at midnight in the Haunted Mansion! "The Cat and the Canary" Laura LaPlante, Creighton Hale, Marta Maddox, Tully Marshall Directed by Paul Leni | 1927 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! (Registration required) (847) 566-8702 FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 1170 MIDLOTHIAN ROAD MUNDELEIN, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022 7:30 PM
Count Orlok in Lincoln Square! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022 7:30 PM
John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Martha Mansfield, Charles W. Lane Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren TICKETS: www.thepatiotheater.com/event/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-1920/ PATIO THEATRE 6008 W. IRVING PARK RD (at Austin) CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023 7:30 PM The Silent Film Cafe - Free Event! Jackie Coogan! "My Boy" Jackie Coogan, Claude Gillingwater, Mathilda Brundage Directed by Albert Austin, Victor Heerman | 1921 Comedy-drama Live organ score performed by Jay Warren FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of the SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVENUE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 1:30 to 6:00 PM Announcing a special fundraising event for: THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO a federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization at the Sanfilippo Place de la Musique in Barrington Hills! The event of the year! Doors open at 1:30 PM for self-guided tours of the estate 3:00 PM - Clara Bow (The 'IT Girl') in the 1927 romantic comedy "IT" Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live organ score performed by cinema arts organist Jay Warren playing the incredible Sanfilippo Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ. 4:30 PM - Gala catered reception in the Grand Carousel Pavillion Your ticket includes: Viewing the premier collection of automatic musical instruments, music boxes, phonographs, European orchestrions and the classic 1927 Clara Bow silent film with film introduction by Dr. Annette Bochenek and theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. Plus: a ride on the spectacular Eden Palais Carousel. Complimentary appetizers and light refreshments. Tickets: $65 Purchase tickets via PayPal at www.silentfilmchicago.com Additional information at: www.silentfilmchicago.com www.sanfililppofoundation.org SANFILIPPO ESTATE BARRINGTON HILLS, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022 7:00 PM
Count Orlok at the University of Chicago! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Jay Warren at the incredible E.M. Skinner pipe organ! UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL CHAPEL 5850 S. WOODLAWN AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 7:30 PM
Frank Capra! The Silent Film Cafe! "Power of the Press" Cast: Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Jobyna Ralston, Mildred Harris, Philo McCullough Directed by Frank Capra | 1928 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Q&A/discussion follows screening Free Event! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022 1:30 PM
Count Orlok! "Nosferatu" Cast: Max Schrek, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Free Event! Register at: www.gpld.org/events Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren GENEVA PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 S. 7th STREET GENEVA, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 7:00 PM
Count Orlok in Bensenville! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! Ages 18+ (No registration required) BENSENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 200 S. CHURCH STREET BESENVILLE, IL (630) 766-4642 _______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022 3:00 PM
The Canfields and the McCoys go at it! "Our Hospitality" Cast: Buster Keaton, Natalie Talmadge, Joseph Talmadge Keaton, Joe Roberts, Craig Ward, Francis X. Bushman Directed by John G. Blystone, Buster Keaton 1924 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.edenroofandorgan.org In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5051 W. GUNNISON STREET CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 Private event
Buster Keaton! "Steamboat Bill Jr" Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence Directed by Buster Keaton, Charles Reisner | 1928 Live photoplay accompaniment by cinema arts organist Jay Warren on the 5 manual Sanfilippo Mighty Wurlitzer! SANFILIPPO ESTATE BARRINGTON HILLS, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021
7:30 PM John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (1920) Cast: John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Martha Mansfield, Charles W. Lane Directed by John S. Robertson Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FOWLER THEATRE 111 E. 5TH STREET FOWLER, IN _____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 2:00 PM
Private Event "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Scroeder, Gustav von Waggenhiem Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren THREE CROWNS PARK 2323 McDANIEL AVE EVANSTON, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022 7:00 PM
John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Nita Naldi Directed by John S. Robertson | 1920 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Free Event! (Registration required) info@mgpl.org (847) 965-4220 MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY BAXTER AUDITORIUM 6140 LINCOLN AVENUE MORTON GROVE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022 6:00 PM
Rudolph Valentino! "The Son of the Sheik" (1926) Cast: Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, Agnes Ayres Directed by George Fitzmaurice Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests. Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Ogden, Milwaukee, & Chicago Ave) CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023 6:00 PM
Silent Movies On the Porch! "Nosferatu" Max Schreck, Greta Scroeder, Gustav von Waggenhiem Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren TICKETS: https://pleasant-home-foundation.square.site/ PLEASANT HOME FOUNDATION 217 HOME AVENUE OAK PARK, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022 7:00 PM
At the newly restored Des Plaines Theatre! "Exit Smiling" (1926) Cast: Beatrice Lillie, Jack Pickford, Doris Lloyd, DeWitt Jennings Directed by Sam Taylor Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 7:30 PM The Original Dracula! 100th Anniversary Screening! "Nosferatu" Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.fowlertheatre.com FOWLER THEATRE 111 E. 5th STREET FOWLER, IN _________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
4:00 PM (Doors open at 3PM) The Man of a Thousand Faces! "The Phantom of the Opera" Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian | 1925 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PATIO THEATRE 6008 W. IRVING PARK RD (at Austin) CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2022
9:00 PM The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" Cast: Max Schrek, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau | 1922 Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets at: https://www.thelogantheatre.com/movie/Nosferatu_1922 In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 7:00 PM
The feature-film debut of Buster Keaton! "The Saphead" Cast: Buster Keaton, Beulah Booker, William H. Crane Directed by Herbert Blache, Winchel Smith Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STREET DES PLAINES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 2:00 PM
Special Event! - Concert Social and silent films! "Cops" (1922) Cast: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Kline, Virginia Fox, Joe Keaton Directed by Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton PLUS! Felix the Cat in "Felix Gets the Can" (1924) Jay Warren at the Rialto's original 1926 Barton Grande pipe organ! FREE EVENT! (Enter through stagedoor on Scott Street) Sponsored by The Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (JATOE) RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE 102 N. CHICAGO ST. JOLIET, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 2:00 PM "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren on the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! Private event THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 929 W. FOSTER AVE. CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 7:30 PM An Al Christie Comedy! "The Nervous Wreck" (1926) Cast: Harrison Ford, Phyllis Haver, Chester Conklin, Mack Swain Directed by Scott Sidney Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022 7:00 PM
More Movies on the Porch! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jack Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin PLUS! Felix the Cat in "Felix in Hollywood" (1923) Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.pleasanthome.org/events In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PLEASANT HOME FOUNDATION 217 HOME AVE OAK PARK, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2022 7:00 PM
The 100th anniversary screening! "NOSFERATU" (1922) Cast: Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $7 PATIO THEATRE 6008 W. IRVING PARK ROAD (at Austin) Chicago ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 7:00 PM
The Great Harold Lloyd! "Safety Last!" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor P L U S ! "Felix In Hollywood" (1923 cartoon) Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren! THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 51 SHEBOYGAN STREET FOND DU LAC, WI _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022 7:00 PM Max Linder! Chaplin's favorite comedian! "Be My Wife" Cast: Max Linder, Alta Allen, Caroline Rankin Directed by Max Linder | 1921 Live theatre organ accompaniment by cinema arts organist Jay Warren www.oshows.com With in-kind support from The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization DES PLAINES THEATRE 1476 MINER STTREET DES PLAINES, IL __________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021 7:30 PM John Barrymore! Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (1920) Cast: John Barrymore, Nita Naldi, Martha Mansfield, Charles W. Lane Directed by John S. Robertson Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the magnificent Moller pipe organ! SONDHEIM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 200 N. MAIN ST FAIRFIELD, IA __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022
7:30 PM A comedy by Frank Borzage "The Circle" (1925) Cast: Eleanor Boardman, Malcolm McGregor, Joan Crawford, Creighton Hale Directed by Frank Borzage Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 13, 2021 7:30 PM W.C. Fields silent film! "Running Wild" (1927) Cast: W.C. Fields,Mary Brian, Marie Shotwell, Barnett Raskin, Edward Roseman Directed by: Gregory LaCava Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Pickwick's original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $12; $10 students/seniors; $9 for Silent Film Society members and their guests Masks required Purchase tickets via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com Purchase tickets in person at: City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero in Chicago "Running Wild" is a presentation of the Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy at Northwest Highway) PARK RIDGE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! "Are Parents People?" (1926) Cast: Betty Bronson, Adolphe Menjou, Florence Vidor Directed by Malcolm St. Clair Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. Q&A/Discussion follows screening. FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022 3:00 PM
Douglas Fairbanks in action! "The Mark of Zorro" (1920) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Beery Directed by Fred Niblo Live photoplay score by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members and their guests In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization Air Conditioned! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021
2:00 PM Count Orlak! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck Greta Schroeder Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 1170 MIDLOTHIAN ROAD MUNDELEIN, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 7:30 PM Fritz Lang's fantastic 1927 sci-fi epic! "METROPOLIS" Cast: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge Directed by Fritz Lange Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Tickets: $9; $7 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Ave - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 7:30 PM
Gloria Swanson romantic comedy! "Stage Struck" (1925) Cast: Gloria Swanson, Lawrence Gray, Gertrude Astor Directed by Allan Dwan Live organ score performed by Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 7:00 PM
Movies on the Porch! At the Pleasant Home Foundation..... "Ella Cinders" (1926) Cast: Colleen Moore, Lloyd Hughes, Harry Langdon (cameo) Directed by Alfred Green PLUS! Krazy Kat in "The Restless Sax" Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.pleasanthome.org/events In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization PLEASANT HOME FOUNDATION 217 HOME AVE OAK PARK, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe! Max Linder's 1922 parody of The Three Musketeers... "The Three Must-Get-Theres" Cast: Max Linder, Jobyna Ralston, Bull Montana Directed by Max Linder Introduction by film researcher and SFSC member Elizabeth Rye Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren Q&A follows screening FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe is a project of The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022 3:00 PM
A special benefit screening for Eden United Church of Christ "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Admission $15; $10 for Silent Film Society members and their guests Come dressed as Charlie Chaplin and win a prize! www.edenroofandorgan.org EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 5051 W. GUNNISON STREET CHICAGO Park Free at Beaubien Elementary | 5025 N. LeClaire __________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022 11:30 AM
Buster Keaton on Campus! "College" (1927) Cast: Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall, Harold Goodwin Directed by James W. Horne Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren Private event BEDFORD PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEDFORD PARK, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2022 3:00 PM
Harry Langdon! "The Strong Man" (1926) Cast: Harry Langdon, Priscilla Bonner, Gertrude Astor Directed by Frank Capra Featuring Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and their guests With in-kind support from The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ST. JOHN CANTIUS (Parish Hall lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Chicago, Milwaukee, and Ogden Ave) CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 7:30 PM Buster Keaton - The Great Stoneface! "Battling Butler" (1926) Cast: Buster Keaton, Sally O'Neil, Snitz Edwards Directed by Buster Keaton Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com In-kind support provided by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2022 3:00 PM
Welcome to "Cartoon-O-Rama!" Presenting Silent Film Sound Effects Specialist & Historian NICK WHITE & Cinema Arts Organist JAY WARREN with cartoons of the silent-era featuring Felix the Cat, Mutt & Jeff, & Koko the Clown Free event! Sponsored by the Chicagoland Theatre Organ Society ALLEN ORGANS OF CHICAGO 181 CROSSROADS BLVD BOLINGBROOK, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022 7:30 PM
Batter Up! "Casey at the Bat" (1927) Cast: Wallace Beery, Ford Sterling, Zasu Pitts, Sterling Holloway Directed by Monte Brice Plus! Felix the Cat at the Polo Grounds in New York City! "Felix Saves the Day" (1922) Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Dr. Annette Bochenek Live theatre organ score performed by cinema arts organist Jay Warren $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com Sponsored in part by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte64/North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 6:00 PM
"Go West" (1925) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathleen Myers, Howard Truesdale, Brown Eyes the Cow Directed by Buster Keaton PLUS! 1920s silent cartoon Mutt & Jeff in "Playing With Fire" Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! $10 general admission $8 Silent Film Society members and their guests Sponsored in part by The Silent Film Society of Chicago ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Milwaukee, Chicago, & Ogden) CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 11:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 11:00 PM Fritz Lang's Sci-Fi Masterpiece! "METROPOLIS" (1927) Cast: Brigette Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich, Rudolf Klein-Rogge Directed by Fritz Lang Live theatre organ score performed by cinema arts organist Jay Warren! With in-kind support from The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 1:00 PM Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! F R E E - E V E N T ! MOKENA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 11327 195th STREET MOKENA, IL ______________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 7:30 PM
W.C. Fields at the Circus! "Sally of the Sawdust" (1925) Cast: W.C. Fields, Carol Dempster Directed by D.W. Griffith Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests. www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 8:00 PM (doors at 6:30) Lon Chaney - "The Man of a Thousand Faces..." "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian $12; $6 children 11 and under Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO McHENRY OUTDOOR THEATRE 1510 CHAPEL HILL ROAD McHENRY, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
8:00 PM (doors at 6:30) You wanted Dracula? Well.....here's Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck Greta Schroeder Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau $12; $6 children 11 and under Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO McHENRY OUTDOOR THEATRE 1510 CHAPEL HILL ROAD McHENRY, IL __________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 20, 2021 7:00 PM
A Symphony of Horror! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F.W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! Limited seating Admission 18 and up. GREEN HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 10331 INTERLOCHEN DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL ________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe at City Newsstand "The Return of Boston Blackie" 1927 FILM NOIR Cast: Raymond Glenn, Corliss Palmer, Strongheart the Dog Directed by Harry O. Hoyt Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! Q&A to follow screening Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO www.silentfilmchicago.com CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO, IL __________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2021
7:30 PM The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the restored Grande Cassavant pipe organ! Tickets: $10, students 18 and under will be admitted free of charge https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=4 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 S. KENSINGTON LA GRANGE, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021 4:00 PM
Fritz Lang's silent sci-fi masterpiece! "METROPOLIS" (1927) Cast: Afred Abel, Brigette Helm, Gustav Frohlich, Rudolph Klein-Rogge, Fritz Rasp Directed by Fritz Lang Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society members & their guests Purchase tickets online at: www.silentfilmchicago.com Purchase tickets in person at: City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th Street WHITING, IN (25 minutes from downtown Chicago) ________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY
JANUARY 21, 2020 6:30 PM "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin Edna Purviance Jackie Coogan Directedby Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! F R E E E V E N T ! PRAIRIE TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY 8449 MOODY AVENUE BURBANK, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2022 7:00 PM
An event for the Decatur County 2022 Bicentennial! "The Hoosier Schoolmaster" (1924) Cast: Henry Hull, Jane Thomas, Frank Dane, Mary Foy Directed by Oliver L. Sellers Plus! Mutt & Jeff in the wild1920s cartoon "Playing with Fire" Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! WOLF THEATERS 910 WEST ANN BOULEVARD GREENSBURG, IN __________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2022 6:30 PM
Charlie & Jackie! "The Kid" (1921) Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! Free Event! LONE OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3835 OLD US 45 S PADUCAH, KY _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 7:30 PM
Buster Keaton Night! "The Goat" (1921) Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Directed by Buster Keaton, Malcolm St. Clair P L U S ! "Sherlock Jr" (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Directed by Buster Keaton Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live theatre organ scores performed by Jay Warren! oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 7:30 PM
1920s Cowboy Star Tom Mix! And his Wonder Horse Tony! "The Great K&A Train Robbery" (1926) Cast: Tom Mix, Dorothy Dwan, Tony the Wonder Horse Directed by: Lewis Seiler Plus! Felix the Cat in "Felix Goes West" (1924) Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Come early! Win a prize for 'Best Cowboy Hat'! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and their guests ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022 6:30 PM
Joan Crawford! "Our Dancing Daughters" (1928) Cast: Joan Crawford, Johnny Mack Brown, Nils Asther, Anita Page, Dorothy Sebastian Directed by Harry Beaumont Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Free Event! FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2021 2:00 PM
"Discovering the Silent Cinema" Hosted by silent film organist Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 920 WAUKEGAN ROAD DEERFIELD, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
6:30 PM Charlie & Jackie! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 1000 STERLING AVE FLOSSMOOR, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
7:00 PM At the historic Virginia Theatre! "Steamboat Bill Jr" (1928) Cast: Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Marion Byron, Tom McGuire Directed by Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! FREE EVENT! Sponsored in part by THE SILENT FILM SOCIETY OF CHICAGO VIRGINA THEATRE 203 W. PARK AVENUE CHAMPAIGN, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021 7:00 PM
Buster Keaton! "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (1928) Cast: Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence, Marion Byron, Tom McGuire Directed by Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton PLUS! Racecar driver Barney Oldfield in "A Race For A Life" (1913) Cast: Barney Oldfield, Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand, Ford Sterling Directed by Mack Sennett Hosted by silent film organist Jay Warren! $15 FREE ADMISSION for Silent Film Society members and their guests [registration required - to register call: (847) 543-2980] COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY 19351 W. WASHINGTON ST. GRAYSLAKE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY
OCTOBER 30, 2021 2:00 PM F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck Greta Schroeder Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY 270 N. GROVE AVE ELGIN, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020 7:00 PM
Discovering the Silent Cinema Learning about our motion picture heritage in this fast-paced and fun-filled show! Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 18250 WAUSAU AVE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL ________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 3:00 PM The Great Stoneface! "The Navigator" (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Directed by Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Private event THREE CROWNS PARK EVANSTON, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022 7:30 PM
Harry Langdon! "His First Flame" (1927) Cast: Harry Langdon, Natalie Kingston, Ruth Hiatt, Vernon Dent Directed by Harry Edwards PLUS! Mutt & Jeff in "Playing With Fire" Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! $10; $8 for Silent Film Society and CATOE members and thier guests Sponsored in part by The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2021 3:00 PM
"Sc-Scary Sunday Matinee!" "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! $12; $10 Advance sale Masks required; plus proof of vaccine or a negative test within 72 hours of event. www.ticketweb.com/event/halloween-movie-matinee-nosferatu-with-beat-kitchen-tickets/11308085 BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. BELMONT AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2021
Jay Warren at the Pickwick Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ playing seasonal favorites from 12 noon to 1:00 PM. Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946) 1:00 PM. Free event! PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy & N'West Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
7:30 PM A special fundraiser for The Silent Film Society of Chicago A state and federal 501c3 not-for-profit organization At Las Tablas Colombian Steakhouse! Food! Fun! Film! Libations! Dinner service 5:30 TO 9:00 PM Reginald Denny in the rarely-seen silent comedy "His Lucky Day" (1929) Cast: Otis Harlan, Lorayne Duvall, Eddie Phillips, Cissy Fitzgerald, Harvey Clark Directed by Edward F. Kline Lice theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Tickets (movie only): $15 donation; $10 for SFSC members and their guests. Purchase tickets or make a donation via PayPal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com Purchase tickets in person at: City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero Avenue in Chicago LAS TABLAS COLOMBIAN STEAKHOUSE 4920 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO Park in city lot ($) one-half block north on Laporte _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 8:00 PM
F. W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! Attendance for this program 21+ BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. BELMONT AVE CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 7:00 PM
A Charlie Chaplin Double Feature! "A Dog's Life" (1918) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Scraps the Dog Directed by Charlie Chaplin "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! VENICE INSTITUTE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1 INDIAN AVENUE VENICE, FL ______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
7:30 PM Special Event! "Eleven P.M." (1928) Cast: Richard Maurice, Sammie Fields, Orine Johnson Directed by Richard Maurice Co-presented by Southside Projections and the Beverly Arts Center Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren southsideprojections.org www.beverlyartcenter.org BEVERLY ARTS CENTER 2407 W. 111th Street CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 7:30 PM (EST)
"Safety Last!" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strothers, Noah Young Directed by Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! DOWAGIAC DOGWOOD FINE ARTS FESTIVAL DOWAGIAC, MI _____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Trick & Treat Silent FIlm Fun! Felix the Cat Laurel & Hardy Buster Keaton Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren! MOKENA PUBLIC LIBRARY 11327 119th STREET MOKENA, IL FREE EVENT! _________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 7:00 PM
"America's Sweetheart!" "The Love Light" (1921) Cast: Mary Pickford, Evelyn Dumo, Raymond Bloomer Directed by Frances Marion Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the grande Letourneau pipe organ! CRIMI AUDITORIUM AURORA UNIVERSITY 407 S. CALUMET AVE AURORA, IL FREE EVENT! ________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe "The New York Hat" (1912) Mary Pickford, Charles Hill Mailes, Kate Bruce Directed by D. W. Griffith "The Musketeers of Pig Alley" (1912) Lillian Gish, Elmer Booth, Clara T. Bracy Directed by D. W. Griffith Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren F R E E E V E N T ! CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020 8:00 PM
Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. BELMONT AVE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019
Harold Lloyd! "Safety Last!" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021 5:00 PM CDT – 10:30 PM CDT
A Silent Horror Double Feature at the Drive-In! Nosferatu (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Waggenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau The Phantom of the Opera (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! Admission: Adults $8; Children 3-11 - $4: Children 2 & under are free. Tickets: https://skylinedrivein.simpletix.com/ THE SKYLINE DRIVE-IN 3986 E MICHIGAN RD SHELBYVILLE, IN 46176 _______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020 7:30PM
The Great Stone Face! "The Navigator" (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Directed by Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019 1:00 PM (EST)
Private event Discovering the Silent Cinema Students learn about our motion picture heritage in this fast-paced and fun-filled show! Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer DOWAGIAC MIDDLE SCHOOL 57072 RIVERSIDE DRIVE DOWAGIAC, MI ______________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 7:00 PM
Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! CLARENDON HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 7 N. PROSPECT AVE CLARENDON HILLS, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020 7:30 PM
Harold Lloyd! "Girl Shy" (1924) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 3:00 PM
"Slapstick Sunday!" Vintage sound effects specialist NICK WHITE joins organist Jay Warren for two great classic silent comedies! "The Rink" (1916) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, James T. Kelley Directed by Charlie Chaplin "Bacon Grabbers" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy Directed by Lewis R. Foster F R E E E V E N T ! Presented by the Chicago Theatre Organ Society (CTOS) ALLEN ORGANS OF CHICAGO 181 W. CROSSROADS PKWY D BOLINGBROOK, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020 2:00 PM
Charlie and Felix! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin P L U S ! "Felix the Cat in Hollywood" cartoon (1923) Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY 757 N. MAIN STREET ANTIOCH, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 7:00 PM
"Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (1920) Cast: John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst Directed by John S. Robertson P L U S ! "Frankenstein" (1910) Produced by Thomas A. Edison Directed by J. Searle Dawley Live theatre organ scores performed by Jay Warren! Admission 21 and older BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. BELMONT AVE CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 6:30PM
Harold Lloyd! "Safety Last!" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 1000 STERLING AVE FLOSSMOOR, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Laurel and Hardy Film Festival! Film! Food! Fun! $10 tickets for film festival only. $25 tickets include film festival and Italian luncheon in the Arcada Speakeasy. "Bacon Grabbers" (1929) [silent] Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Edgar Kennedy, Jean Harlow Directed by Lewis R. Foster "Big Business" (1929) [silent] Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson Directed by James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! "Sons of the Desert" (1933) [sound] Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase Directed by William A. Seiter www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 7:30 PM
Colleen Moore Tribute Night! "Her Bridal Night-Mare" (1920) Cast: Colleen Moore, Eddie Barry, Earle Rodney Directed by Al Christie Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! Plus! Slide show and Q&A/discussion. FREE EVENT! The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ___________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2021 8:00 PM
Women cry for it - Men die for it! "Reefer Madness" (1936) Cast: Dorothy Short, Kenneth Craig, Lillian Miles Directed by Louis J. Gasnier Supplemental theatre organ accommpaniment by Jay Warren! Plus! Felix the Cat and Koko the Clown 1920s silent cartoons! $10 21+ BEAT KITCHEN 2100 W. BELMONT AVE CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019 7:30 PM
A Silent Film Christmas Party! "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926) Cast: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert, Noah Young Directed by James Parrott "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Finlayson Directed by James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Cartoon: "The Little King's Christmas" (1933) Created by Oscar E. Soglow "The Adventure of the Wrong Santa Claus" (1914) Produced by Thomas A. Edison Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! www.hoosiertheatre.com HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY
OCTOBER 20, 2019 4:00 PM The Terror of the Paris Opera House! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! GORTON COMMUNITY CENTER 400 E. ILLINOIS ROAD LAKE FOREST, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2019 6:30 PM Silent Comedies: Christmas Edition! "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926) Cast: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert, Noah Young Directed by James Parrott Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Finlayson Directed by James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Cartoon: "The Little King's Christmas" (1933) Created by Oscar E. Soglow Live theatre organ scores performed by Jay Warren! FREE EVENT! GLENSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY 25 E. FULLERTON AVE GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL _______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
8:00 PM Buster Keaton! "The General" (1926) Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Presale tickets available ($12, or $15 at the door evening of the show). Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2600949639957489/ CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL ______________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 6:30 PM
Lon Chaney as 'The Phantom!' "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY 6140 LINCOLN AVE MORTON GROVE, IL FREE EVENT! _____________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 7:30 PM
Max Schreck as the Vampire! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wagenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN ____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2019 7:00 PM
A Silent Film Christmas! "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926) Cast: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert, Noah Young Directed by James Parrott "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Finlayson Directed by James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Cartoon: "The Little King's Christmas" (1933) Created by Oscar E. Soglow Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 8:00 PM
The Tramp up in the Klondike! "The Gold Rush" (1925) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Georgia Hale, Mack Swain Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 2:00 PM
Lon Chaney as the 'Red Death!' "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! ELMHURST PUBLIC LIBRARY 125 S. PROSPECT AVE ELMHURST, IL FREE EVENT! _____________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY
OCTOBER 18, 2019 6:15 PM Max Schreck as Count Orlok! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wagenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! LISLE LIBRARY DISTRICT 777 FRONT STREET LISLE, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019 7:30 PM (EST)
"A Halloween Afterglow!" "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! LYONS AUDITORIUM SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE 58900 CHERRY GROVE DOWAGIAC, MI _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 7:30 PM [SOLD OUT] 9:30 PM TICKETS AVAILABLE The Original Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 7:30 PM
HAROLD LLOYD LAFF-A-THON! Jay Warren photoplay scores on the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY
OCTOBER 10, 2019 6:00 PM Lon Chaney - The man of a thousand faces! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Jay Warren with the live theatre organ score! BRIDGEVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY 7840 W. 79th STREET BRIDGEVIEW, IL FREE EVENT! _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019
7:00 PM 'Happy Halloween!' "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wagenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! DUNDEE LIBRARY FOX RIVER VALLEY LIBRARIES 555 BARRINGTON AVE EAST DUNDEE, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe "Discovering the Silent Cinema" Learning about our motion picture heritage - Q&A/Discussion to follow after screening. Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! F R E E - E V E N T ! The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D ______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2019 7:00 PM
Buster Keaton! "Sherlock Jr." (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton Directed by Buster Keaton Photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren on the York Theatre Barton pipe organ! YORK THEATRE 150 N. YORK STREET ELMHURST, IL __________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019 7:00 PM
"The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! LAKE GENEVA FILM CLUB GENEVA THEATRE 224 BROAD STREET LAKE GENEVA, WI _____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2019 7:30 PM Clara Bow! "Kid Boots" (1926) Clara Bow, Eddie Cantor, Bessie Love Directed by Frank Tuttle Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1926 original Arcada pipe organ! oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 7:30 PM
There is an old, old carriage... "The Phantom Carriage" (1921) Cast: Victor Sjostrom, Hilda Borgstrom, Tore Svennberg Directed by Victor Sjostrom Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the magnificent Cassavant pipe organ! EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 S. KENSINGTON LA GRANGE, IL ____________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 7:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin! "Shoulder Arms" (1918) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin Directed by Charlie Chaplin P L U S ! "A Dog's Life" (1918) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin, Mut the Dog Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE NORTH AVE (Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D _______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY
OCTOBER 12, 2019 5:30 PM The original Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder Gustav von Wagenheim Direct by F.W. Murnau Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! STICKNEY-PRAIRIE VIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY 6800 43rd STREET STICKNEY, IL FREE EVENT! ________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 7:00 PM
Murnau's "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wagenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! F R E E - E V E N T ! DOWNERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1050 CURTISS ST DOWNERS GROVE, IL ______________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019 8:00 PM
Charlie Chaplin & Harold Lloyd Comedy Night! "The Pilgrim" (1923) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin Directed by Charlie Chaplin P L U S ! "Billy Blazes, Esq." (1919) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Snub Pollard Directed by Hal Roach Live theatre organ scores by Jay Warren! Special fundraiser screening to save the Catlow Theatre! CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 7:30 PM
Murder! Mystery! Mayhem! "The Cat and the Canary" (1927) Cast: Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Tully Marshall, Martha Mattox Directed by Paul Leni Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! Introduction by film historian and TCM personality! ANNETTE BOCHENEK www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE Rte 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 6:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin PLUS! Felix the Cat in "Felix Goes to Hollywood" (1923) Animated cameos by Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, William S. Hart, Cecil B. DeMille, Will Hays, Snub Pollard, and Ben Turpin F R E E E V E N T ! Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 7851 TIMBER DRIVE TINLEY PARK, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019 10:30 PM
Silent Film Rave Party! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) Cast: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
7:30 PM Buster Keaton's 1st full-length comedy! "Three Ages" (1923) Cast: Buster Keaton, Margaret Leahy, Wallace Beery Directed by Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton Introduction by film historian and TCM personality Annette Bochenek Live organ score by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! $10 regular admission $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
6:30 PM Doug Fairbanks and his band of Merry Men! "Robin Hood" (1922) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Enid Bennett, Wallace Beery Directed by Alan Dwan Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! F R E E - E V E N T ! FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL __________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 7:30 PM
Conrad Veidt! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) Cast: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada original 1926 Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019 7:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin's favorite comedian! MAX LINDER in "The Three Must-Get-Theres" (1922) Cast: Max Linder, Bull Montana, Franke Cooke Directed by Max Linder PLUS! Silent cartoon "The Jealous Fisherman" (1924) Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019 7:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin! "The Pilgrim" (1923) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! TICKETS: $10; $8 FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY AND CATOE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 7:30 PM
Buster Keaton! "College" (1927) Cast: Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall, Harold Goodwin, Snitz Edwards Directed by James W. Horne, Buster Keaton Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! Q&A to follow screening. F R E E E V E N T ! The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 3:00 PM
"Oliver Twist" (1922) Cast: Jackie Coogan, Lon Chaney, Gladys Brockwell Directed by Frank Lloyd Live photoplay score by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! www.cantius.org ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019 7:30 PM
Murder! Mayhem! Mystery! "The Cat and the Canary" (1927) Cast: Laura LaPlante, Creighton Hale, Tully Marshall, Marta Mattox Directed by Paul Leni Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the incredible 8,565-pipe E.M. Skinner organ! ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL CHAPEL UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 5850 S. WOODLAWN AVE CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 7:30 PM
FATTY ARBUCKLE-BUSTER KEATON COMEDY SHOWCASE! • "The Butcher Boy" (1917) Cast: Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John Directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle • "The Rough House" (1917) Cast: Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake Directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle • "Good Night Nurse" (1917) Cast: Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Alice Lake Directed by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! TICKETS: $10; $8 FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY AND CATOE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS www.oshows.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019 8:00 PM
A SPECIAL FUNDRAISER EVENT TO BENEFIT THE CATLOW THEATRE Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian P L U S ! "Do Detectives Think?" (1927) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson Directed by Fred Guiol Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL ____________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019 7:30 PM
Buster Keaton! "The General" (1926) Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender Directed by: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton Live score performed by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! Q&A/discussion following screening F R E E E V E N T ! The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D _____________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 7:30 PM
Conrad Veidt! "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1920) Cast: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher, Lil Dagover Directed by Robert Wiene Jay Warren with the live theatre organ score! https://www.facebook.com/events/394287231331431 DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2019 3:00 PM
Douglas Fairbanks! "The Mollycoddle" (1921) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Ruth Rennick, Wallace Beery Directed by Victor Fleming Live organ score by Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 12 SFSC members & thier guests: $8/$3 ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST (Milwaukee, Ogden, & Chicago Ave) CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019 7:30 PM
Laurel & Hardy! "Liberty" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Tom Kennedy Directed by Leo McCarey Buster Keaton! "Our Hospitality" (1923) Cast: Buster Keaton, Natalie Talmadge, Joe Keaton Directed by John C. Blystone, Buster Keaton Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! Tickets: $10; $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE NORTH AVE (Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
8:00 PM The original Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wagenheim Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 10:00 AM (Doors 9:30 AM)
Jay Warren plays the Coronado Grande Barton pipe organ! A concert/social for the Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society (LOLTOS) PLUS! Jay accompanies Harold Lloyd in "Get Out and Get Under" (1920) FREE EVENT! CORONADO THEATRE 314 N. MAIN STREET ROCKFORD, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 3:00 PM
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World" (1925) Cast: Wallace Beery, Bessie Love, Lloyd Hughes, Lewis Stone Directed by Harry O. Hoyt SPECIAL STOP-ANIMATION EFFECTS BY WILLIS O'BRIEN (King Kong 1933) Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! www.cantius.org ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 3:00 PM
Harold Lloyd! "Why Worry?" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! TICKETS: $10 Adults/$5 Kids SFSC MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS: $8 Adults/$3 Kids www.cantius.org ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Milwaukee, Ogden, and Chicago Ave) CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 6:30 PM
The Man of a Thousand Faces! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 N. CROSS STREET WHEATON, IL FREE EVENT! ____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 7:30 PM
Doug Fairbanks! "The Nut" (1921) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite de la Motte Directed by Theodore Reed Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! Introduction by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK TICKETS: $10; $8 FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY & CATOE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (NORTH AVE) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 2:00 PM
Private event. "A Sailor-made Man" (1921) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young, Dick Sutherland, Josephine the Monkey Directed by Fred Newmeyer Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 909 W. FOSTER AVE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2019
2:00 PM Lon Chaney! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY 1170 N. MIDLOTHIAN ROAD MUNDELEIN, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 2:30 PM
Harold Lloyd & Mildred Davis! "Get Out and Get Under" (1920) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Directed by Hal Roach Silent film presentation with Jay Warren at the Austin pipe organ! Part of the "Bach Around the Clock" daylong benefit concert for the Ecker Center for Mental Health. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 216 E. HIGHLAND AVE ELGIN, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 12 NOON
Part of the 14 hour Sci-Fi Spectacular! "Frankenstein" (1910) Cast: Mary Fuller, Charles Ogle, Augustus Phillips Directed by J. Searle Dawley Live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! www.facebook.com/events DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE. CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019 7:00 PM
Fritz Lang's "Destiny" (1924) Cast: Lil Dagover, Walter Janssen, Bernhard Goetzke Directed by Fritz Lang Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! F R E E E V E N T ! PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 20 S. PROSPECT AVE PARK RIDGE, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018 7:30 PM
Jazz & Gin! Defiant youth laughing at the law! Cecil B. DeMille's "Manslaughter" (1922) Cast: Leatrice Joy, Thomas Meighan, Lois Weber Directed by Cecil B. DeMille Live organ score by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Avenue) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2019 THE SILENT SUMMER
Film Festival Our 20th season! Friday-Saturday-Sunday August 16-17-18 PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE VIA PayPal AT: www.silentfilmchicago.com FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019 8:00 PM Anna May Wong! In original Technicolor "The Toll of the Sea" (1922) Cast: Anna May Wong, Kenneth Harlan, Beatrice Bentley Directed by Chester M. Franklin Introduction/presentation by SFSC's Elizabeth Rye Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 1:00 PM Special "Wild West" Matinee! Featuring world-class silent-era sound effects specialist NICK WHITE! "Out West" (1918) Cast: Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle "The Paleface" (1920) Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Directed by Buster Keaton, Edward F. Cline "Two-Gun Gussie" (1918) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Snub Pollard, Bebe Daniels Directed by Alfred Goulding Theatre organ scores by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 8:00 PM Featuring world-class silent-era sound effects specialist NICK WHITE! S O L D - O U T ! "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) Cast: Georges Melies, Bleuette Bernon, Victor Andre Directed by Georges Melies "Aelita Queen of Mars" (1924) Cast: Nikolai Tseretelli, Valentina Kuindji, Yulia Solntseva Directed by Yakov Protazanov Theatre organ scores by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 3:00 PM Bessie Love! "Rubber Tires" (1927) Cast: Bessie Love, Harrison Ford, Erwin Connolly Directed by Alan Hale, Sr. Theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO A I R -C O N D I T I O N E D ____________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 9:30 PM
Max Schreck! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Jay Warren with the live theatre organ score! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4096832 DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 1 to 3 PM
"Jay Warren plays the theatre organ for Christmas" Join us for an afternoon of Christmas music with Jay Warren at the digital pipes of the Mighty Wurlitzer! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! CHICAGO-MAIN NEWSSTAND 860 CHICAGO AVE. EVANSTON ____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019 7:30 PM
Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis! "SAFETY LAST!" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Special guest! Introductions and remarks by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! TICKETS: $10; $8 FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY AND CATOE MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2019 3:00 PM
Silent Comedy Films: THE BEST OF SLAPSTICK Silent film comedy shorts accompanied by 1920s sound effects specialist NICK WHITE and theatre organist JAY WARREN. Nick White has the largest collection of silent era special effects - in the world! He'll be bringing in a portion of his collection for this special program. SPONSORED BY THE CHICAGOLAND THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY (CTOS) F R E E E V E N T ! ALLEN ORGANS OF CHICAGO 181 W. CROSSROADS - PARKWAY D BOLINGBROOK, IL __________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 2:30 PM
A SILENT FILM PROGRAM BENEFITING THE HISTORIC CATLOW THEATRE Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin! "The Haunted House" (1921) Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox, Joe Roberts Directed by Edward Cline and Buster Keaton P L U S ! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ scores performed by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! CATLOW THEATRE 116 W. MAIN STREET BARRINGTON, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019 7:00 PM
Private event Silent Comedy Films: THE BEST OF SLAPSTICK Silent film comedy shorts accompanied by 1920s sound effects specialist NICK WHITE and theatre organist JAY WARREN. Private event - Soho Chicago members only Not open to the general public SOHO HOUSE CHICAGO 113 N. GREEN STREET CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY
OCTOBER 15, 2019 7:30 PM F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Greta Schroeder, Gustav von Wagenheim Directed by F.W. Murnau Live organ score by Jay Warren on the Mighty Moller pipe organ! STEPHEN SONDHEIM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 200 N. MAIN STREET FAIRFIELD, IA ______________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 7:30 PM
Buster Keaton! "The General" (1927) Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Directed by Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman PLUS! Christmas Classic With Laurel & Hardy! "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson Directed by Leo McCarey, James W. Horne Special guest! Introductions and remarks by film historian and TCM personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK Live organ scores performed by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018 7:00 PM Spine Tingling! "The Unknown" (1927) Cast: Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford, Norman Kerry Directed by Tod Browning Live score performed by Jay Warren at the Letourneau pipe organ! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! CRIMI AUDITORIUM AURORA UNIVERSITY 407 S. CALUMET AVE. AURORA, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 7:00 PM
The All-Time Silent Horror Classic! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 51 SHEBOYGAN ST. FOND DU LAC, WI thelmaarts.org _____________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 7:30 PM
Charlie Chaplin at the Silent Film Cafe! "The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! Discussion and Q&A following screening. F R E E E V E N T ! The Silent Film Cafe CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO ___________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 7:00 PM
Fritz Lang's Masterwork! "Metropolis" (1927) Cast: Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich Directed by Fritz Lang PLUS! "Frankenstein" (1910) Cast: Augustus Phillips, Charles Ogle, Mary Fuller Directed by J. Searle Dawley Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the world-famous E.M. Skinner pipe organ! ROCKEFELLER MEMORIAL CHAPEL UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 5850 S. WOODLAWN AVE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 7:30 PM (EST)
Armistice and Aftermath: A World War One Symposium "Flashes of Action" (1921) US Armed Forces WWI compilation "Shoulder Arms" (1918) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live theatre organ photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! ROSZA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 1400 TOWNSEND DRIVE HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2019 2:00 PM
Harold Lloyd & Jobyna Ralston "Why Worry?" (1923) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, John Aasen, Jim Mason Directed by Fred C. Newmeyer Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _______________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018 2:00 PM
Lon Chaney! "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) Cast: Lon Chaney, Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry Direct by Wallace Worsley Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN www.hoosiertheatre.com ______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 3:00 PM
Harold Lloyd! "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Josephine the Monkey Directed by Fred Newmeyer Plus! Felix the Cat in "Felix Turns the Tide" (1922) Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the historic Loche organ! FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LOCKPORT UCC 700 E. 9th ST. LOCKPORT, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2018 3:00 PM
Rarely seen Reginald Denny- Mary Astor Silent Comedy! "Oh, Doctor!" (1925) Cast: Reginald Denny, Mary Astor Directed by Harry A. Pollard Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer! FREE ADMISSION FOR SILENT FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS NON MEMBERS: $10 ADULTS/$5 CHILDREN ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Milwaukee, Ogden, and Chicago Ave) CHICAGO www.cantius.org _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
8:00 PM SOLD OUT! 10:00 PM SOLD OUT! The original Dracula! "NOSFERATU" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018 7:00 PM
The silent "Lords of Laughter!" Silent Comedy All-Stars Gloria Swanson, Charlie Chaplin, Earl McCarthy Jay Warren with the live theatre organ score! Q&A following screenings F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY 14921 RAVINIA AVENUE ORLAND PARK, IL ______________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 1:00 PM
Special weekday Matinee! "Kid Boots" (1926) Cast: Clara Bow, Eddie Cantor, Billie Dove Directed by Frank Tuttle Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! ROCK HOUSE GLENVIEW 1742 GLENVIEW ROAD GLENVIEW, IL ___________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 7:30 PM
Arcada Theatre Silent Comedy Film Festival! (monthly, November to April) Silent All-Stars Night with special guest NICK WHITE and his world-wide collection of silent film era sound effects! "The Pawnshop" (1916) - Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance "The Bell Boy" (1918) - Buster Keaton, Fatty Arbuckle "High and Dizzy" (1921) - Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren along with silent sound effects specialist Nick White! Special guest! Film historian and TCM Backlot personality ANNETTE BOCHENEK will introduce the films! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com _______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 11:00 PM
Blood lusting evil! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO www.thelogantheatre.com/ ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 3:00 PM
A Chicago Tradition! "Sing-along with St. Nick" featuring Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! Vintage silent film Christmas Cartoons | Christmas Story Teller A visit from St. Nick in person - bring your cameras! Luncheon - pizza, chicken, candy, drinks - included in ticket cost TICKETS: www.cantius.org 1-800-838-3006 (toll free) Tickets also available at the door ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Milwaukee, Ogden, and Chicago Ave) CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018 7:00 PM A Symphony of Horror! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! LAKE GENEVA FILM CLUB GENEVA THEATRE 244 BROAD ST. LAKE GENEVA, WI www.LakeGenevaFilmClub.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 7:30 PM
Fay Wray! "The Coast Patrol" (1925) Cast: Fay Wray, Kenneth McDonald, Claire DeLorez, Gino Corrado Directed by I. J. "Bud" Barsky PLUS! Silent Film Cartoons Felix the Cat, Mutt & Jeff Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! The Silent Film Cafe at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018 7:30 PM
"Cut to the Chase!" Wild and wacky silent films featuring some of the craziest chase sequences in automobile and railroad history! Billy Bevan, The Keystone Cops, W.C. Fields, Will Rogers, Harold Lloyd, Andy Clyde, and more! Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! F R E E A D M I S S I O N! "The Silent Film Cafe" (Limited seating) at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE. CHICAGO AIR CONDITIONED | NEW SEATING | NEW MOVIE SCREEN _______________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 7:30 PM
Lon Chaney - the man of a thousand faces! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES www.arcadalive.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2018 8:00 PM A FUNDRAISER FOR THE HISTORIC CASAVANT PIPE ORGAN LON CHANEY! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live pipe organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! www.emmanuel-lagrange.org EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 203 S. KENSINGTON AVE. LA GRANGE, IL ______________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018 7:00 PM
1st Academy Award winner! "Wings" (1927) Cast: Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper (cameo) Directed by William Wellman Live organ score by Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer digital theatre organ! FREE ADMISSION! fountaindale.org FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018 7:30 PM
Lillian Gish! "The White Sister" (1923) Cast: Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman Directed by Henry King Organ score performed by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 ( North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com __________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018 3:00 PM
John Barrymore! "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1920) Cast: John Barrymore, Brandon Hurst, Nita Naldi, Martha Mansfield Directed by John S. Robertson Live organ score by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. CHICAGO AIR CONDITIONED | NEW SEATING | NEW MOVIE SCREEN www.cantius.org ____________________________________________________________________________________ The 19th annual
SILENT SUMMER Film Festival Weekend! All screenings at Filament Theatre REDUCED PRICE ADVANCE SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON AT CITY NEWSSTAND | 4018 N. CICERO AVE. | CHICAGO OR ONLINE VIA Pay Pal at: www.silentfilmchicago.com __________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017 11:00 PM
SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2017 11:00 PM "Modern Times" (1936) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard Directed by: Charlie Chaplin Special organ score by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO www.thelogantheatre.com ____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018 7:30 PM
"Pandora's Box" (1929) Cast: Louise Brooks, Fritz Kortner, Francis Lederer Directed by G. W. Pabst Live organ score by Jay Warren at the Arcada's 1926 original Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Avenue) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018 2:00 PM
Private event "Steamboat Bill, Jr." (1928) Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence Directed by Charles Kaiser Live organ score by Jay Warren THE ADMIRAL AT THE LAKE 929 W. FOSTER AVENUE CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2018 3:00 PM
Rudolph Valentino - The Great Lover! "The Eagle" (1925) Cast: Rudolph Valentino, Vilma Banky, Louise Dresser Directed by Clarence Brown Organ score performed by Jay Warren on the historic 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! NOW! A I R C O N D I T I O N E D and .... New comfortable seating! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST (at Chicago, Ogden, and Milwaukee) CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 7:30 PM
The Silent Film Cafe presents Serials of the Silent Screen! "The Perils of Pauline" "Officer 444" "The Hazards of Helen" AND MORE! Q & A with Jay Warren Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! FREE ADMISSION! CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 2:00 PM
Harold Lloyd! "Grandma's Boy" (1922) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Dick Sutherland Directed by Fred Newmeyer Plus! "Billy Blazes, Esq" (1919) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Snub Pollard Directed by Hal Roach Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _______________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018 7:00 PM
A Symphony of Horror! F. W. Murnau's "NOSFERATU" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! https://www.wheatonlibrary.org/events WHEATON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 N. CROSS STREET WHEATON, IL _________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 7:30 PM
"The Bells" (1926) Cast: Boris Karloff, Lionel Barrymore Directed by James Young Organ score by Jay Warren at the original 1926 Arcada pipe organ! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL _____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018 3:00 PM
Doug Fairbanks! "The Thief of Bagdad" (1924) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Julanne Johnston, Anna May Wong, Brandon Hurst Directed by Raoul Walsh Live organ score by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST (near Milwaukee, Chicago, & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO www.cantius.org __________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2018
Two showings! 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM "Wings" (1927) The 1st Academy Award winner for Best Picture! Cast: Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen, Gary Cooper Directed by William Wellman Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! PICKWICK THEATRE 5 S. PROSPECT (Touhy at Northwest Hwy) PARK RIDGE, IL ____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 3:00 PM
Harold Lloyd plus Felix the Cat! "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Dick Sutherland Directed by Fred Newmeyer Plus! Felix the Cat in "The Non-Stop Fright" (1927) Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! NEW! NOW AIR-CONDITIONED! and . . . NEW COMFORTABLE SEATS! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. CHICAGO www.cantius.org _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 1:00 PM (Private event) Douglas Fairbanks! "Robin Hood" (1922) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Enid Bennett, Ernest Torrence Directed by Alan Dwan Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Avenue) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com _____________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 7:30 PM
America's "It Girl" Clara Bow! "Hula" (1927) Cast: Clara Bow, Clive Brook Directed by Victor Fleming Jay Warren at the original 1926 Arcada pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES www.arcadalive.com ____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 12 NOON TO 5:00 PM
Silent Comedy Matinee! Part of the St. Charles Fine Arts Show Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Snub Pollard, Monty Banks, and others! Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada Theatre original 1926 pipe organ! FREE ADMISSION! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018
3:00PM Fairbanks' final silent picture! "The Iron Mask" (1929) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks Marguerite de la Motte William Bakewell Directed by Allan Dwan Live organ score by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL (Lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Chicago, Milwaukee, & Chicago Ave) CHICAGO www.cantius.org __________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 10:00 AM
Jay Warren plays the Coronado Grande Barton pipe organ! A concert/social for the Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society (LOLTOS) PLUS! Jay accompanies Harold Lloyd in "Billy Blazes Esq" (1919) CORONADO THEATRE 314 N. MAIN STREET ROCKFORD, IL ___________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 7:30 PM
Silent Comedy Nite A salute to the silent cinema's Kings of Comedy! 7:30 PM "One Week" (1920) Buster Keaton 8:10 PM "Two Tars" (1928) Laurel & Hardy 8:45 PM "Never Weaken" (1921) Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Live theatre organ scores performed by Jay Warren! Q&A following screenings F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! Park free across the street at Sears Auto The Silent Film Cafe CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE. CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
7:30 PM The Man of a Thousand Faces! "The Penalty" (1920) Cast: Lon Chaney, Doris Pawn Directed by Wallace Worsley Jay Warren at the historic 1926 Arcada pipe organ! www.arcadalive.com ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 - (North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 7:30PM
The Great Lover! "The Sheik" (1921) Cast: Rudolph Valentino, Agnes Ayres Directed by George Melford Live organ score by Jay Warren at the original 1926 Arcada pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com _______________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018
7:30 PM NEW! The Silent Film Cafe at City Newsstand Harry Houdini! "Man From Beyond" (1922) Cast: Harry Houdini, Nita Naldi Directed by Burton L. King Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! Limited seating - first come, first served. Q&A/Discussion after screening. CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE. CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018 8:00 PM
LON CHANEY! "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923) Cast: Lon Chaney, Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry Directed by Wallace Worsley Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE. CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017 7:00 PM
"The Kid" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charlie Chaplin Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Letourneau pipe organ! CRIMI AUDITORIUM AURORA UNIVERSITY 407 S CALUMET AVE AURORA, IL ____________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018
3:00 PM A Harold Lloyd Double Feature! "Billy Blazes Esq" (1919) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Snub Pollard, Bebe Daniels Directed by Mack Sennett "A Sailor-Made Man" (1921) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Directed by Fred Newmeyer Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! THE ROCK HOUSE 1742 GLENVIEW ROAD GLENVIEW, IL __________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017
7:30 PM The Genius of Chaplin! "Tillie's Punctured Romance" (1914) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand Directed by Mack Sennett Live score performed by Jay Warren at the original 1926 Arcada pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Avenue - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ___________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2018
7:00 PM 1st Academy Award winning picture! "WINGS" (1927) Cast: Clara Bow, Richard Arlen, Charles "Buddy" Rogers Directed by William Weldon Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOND DU LAC, WI _____________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 2:00 PM
The Terror of the Paris Opera House! "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by Rupert Julian Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN http://www.hoosiertheatre.com _________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017
7:30 PM "Monte Carlo: The Silent Version" (1930) Cast: Jeanette MacDonald, Jack Buchannon Directed by Ernst Lubitsch Live theatre organ score by Jay Warren! THE AUDITORIUM AT NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 3701 W. BRYN MAWR CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018
7:30 PM Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) Cast: Allen Holubar, Dan Hanlon, Edna Pendleton Directed by Stuart Hanlon Live organ score by Jay Warren on the 1926 Arcada pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (Rte 64 - North Ave) ST. CHARLES, IL ______________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018
9:00 PM Oscar winner! "The Artist" (2011) Cast: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman, Uggie the Dog Directed by Michel Hazanavicius Special organ score by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO Park in city lot one block north at Emmett & Kedzie Rapid Transit: Blue Line www.thelogantheatre.com ________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2018
3:00 PM Concert/Social for the Chicagoland Theatre Organ Society (CTOS) Jay Warren at the 5-manual Allen Theatre Organ! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! ALLEN ORGANS 181 W CROSSROADS PKWY BOLINGBROOK, IL _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 26, 2017 2:00 PM Silent Comedy All Stars! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! "Teddy at the Throttle" (1917) Cast: Teddy the Dog, Gloria Swanson, Bobby Vernon Directed by Clarence Badger "Shoulder Arms" (1918) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin Directed by Charlie Chaplin "Danger Ahead" (1926) Cast: Earl McCarthy, Charlotte Merriam Directed by Scott Pembroke Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-comedy-all-stars-ticket HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th Street WHITING, IN _______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2017 1 PM to 3 PM An Afternoon of Christmas Holiday Music Jay Warren on the digital pipes! CHICAGO-MAIN NEWSSTAND 860 CHICAGO AVENUE EVANSTON _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017
3:00 PM A Chicago Tradition! Sing-Along Silent Film Luncheon Web-spinner Christmas tale Silent Cartoon Appearance by St. Nick (bring your camera!) "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Kaurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Finlayson Directed by Leo McCarey and James W. Horne Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL (lower level) 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO www.cantius.org _____________________________________________________________________________ 2017
THE SILENT SUMMER! "Silent Screen Sirens!" FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 8:00 PM The Silent Summer Film Festival Weekend! "A Fool There Was" (1915) Cast: Theda Bara, Edward Jose Directed by: Frank Powell Live organ score by Jay Warren Pre-show entertainment with vocalist Maria Melnyk! ___________________________ SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 8:00 PM The Silent Summer Film Festival Weekend! "Mantrap" (1926) Cast: Clara Bow, Ernest Torrence Directed by: Victor Fleming Live organ score by Jay Warren! Film Historian Scott Enk: Silent Film Inter-titles ______________________________ SUNDAY, AUGUST 27, 2017 3:00 PM The Silent Summer Film Festival Weekend! "Don't Change Your Husband" (1919) Cast: Gloria Swanson, Elliot Dexter, Lew Cody Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille Live organ score by Jay Warren! _________________________________ ADVANCE SALE REDUCED PRICE TICKETS ON SALE AT: City Newsstand, 4018 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago OPEN 7:00 AM TO 10:00 PM PURCHASE ADVANCE SALE REDUCED PRICE TICKETS ONLINE VIA PAYPAL AT: www.silentfilmchicago.com PARK FREE ONE BLOCK EAST AT SEARS (BELLEPLAINE & CICERO) PARK IN CITY LOT($) ONE BLOCK WEST AT CUYLER & LAPORTE All screenings at: FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________ Two Big Nights!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017 11:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 11:00 PM Silent Screen Terror! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav Von Wagenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by: F. W. Murnau Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2017 7:30 PM "The Lost World" (1925) Cast: Wallace Beery, Lloyd Hughes, Bessie Love Directed by Harry O. Hoyt Special effects by Willis O'Brien Live organ score by Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Arcada Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Avenue - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ___________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
7:30 PM The original Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav Von Wagenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by: F. W. Murnau Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Avenue) ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 10, 2017 7:00 PM "Dr Jack" (1922) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Directed by: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Live organ score by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! CREATIVE CO-WORKING 922 DAVIS STREET EVANSTON ___________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
8:00 PM Lon Chaney - "the man of a thousand faces" "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) Cast: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by: Rupert Julian P L U S ! Buster Keaton in "The Haunted House" (1921) Live organ score by Jay Warren! DAVIS THEATER 4614 N. LINCOLN AVE CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 7:00 PM
Play Ball! "The Busher" (1919) Cast: Colleen Moore, Charles Ray, John (Jack) Gilbert Directed by Jerome Storm P L U S ! Felix the Cat in "Felix Saves the Day" (1922) Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the magnificent Loche organ! FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 900 E. 9th STREET LOCKPORT, IL (815) 838-2091 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017 2 PM
Concert Social for the Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (JATOE) Jay Warren at the Rialto Square Grand Barton Theatre Pipe Organ! RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE 102 N. CHICAGO STREET JOLIET, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017 Time: At Dusk
Movies in the Park! F R E E A D M I S S I O N ! "The Kid" (1920) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Directed by Charles Chaplin Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! JEFFERSON MEMORIAL PARK 4822 N. LONG AVE. CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 3:00 PM
Triple Comedy Capers! A CHARLIE CHAPLIN FILM FESTIVAL: "Behind the Screen" (1916) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance Directed by: Charlie Chaplin "The Idle Class" (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance Directed by: Charlie Chaplin "Pay Day" (1922) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain Directed by: Charlie Chaplin Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST (near Chicago & Ogden Ave) CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 7:30 PM
"The Black Pirate" (1926) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Donald Crisp Directed by: Albert Parker Live organ score by Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Arcada Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Avenue - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 8:00 PM The Chicago Horror Film Festival! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav Von Wagenheim, Greta Schroder Directed by: F. W. Murnau Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! PATIO THEATER 6008 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 6:00 PM
"The Ten Commandments"(1923) Cast: Theodore Roberts, Leatrice Joy, Richard Dix, Rod LaRoque, Nita Naldi Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER STREET (Ogden & Chicago Ave) CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017 3:00 PM
"Ella Cinders" (1926) Cast: Colleen Moore, Lloyd Hughes, Harry Langdon (cameo) Dir: Alfred E. Green Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Odgen & Chicago Avenue) CHICAGO www.cantius .org ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017 7:30 PM
Doug Fairbanks! "The Mark of Zorro" (1920) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte Directed by Fred Niblo Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the Arcada's original 1926 pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE RTE 64 (North Avenue) ST. CHARLES, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2017 7:30 PM
Arcada Silent Film Series! "Dr. Jack" (1922) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Directed by Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor PLUS! Harold Lloyd 2-reel short "Get Out and Get Under" (1920) Live organ score by Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Arcada Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Avnue - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 2017 3:00 PM
"Ben-Hur" (1925) Cast: Ramon Navarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy Dir: Fred Niblo Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Ogden & Chicago Avenue) CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 2 PM
A fun introduction to a unique art form! Silent Films 101 A one hour slide show presentation about our motion picture heritage by Jay Warren! OAK STREET HEALTH 4848 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO (773) 724-6200 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 2:00 PM
The Lords of Laughter! A salute to the silent "Kings of Comedy" "Liberty" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy Dir: Leo McCarey "It's A Gift" (1923) Cast: Snub Pollard, Dir: Hugh Fay "Chasing Choo Choos" (1927) Cast: Monty Banks, Virginia Lee Corbin Dir: Joseph Henabery "Bumping Into Broadway" (1919) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels Dir: Hal Roach Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 3:00 PM
"7th Heaven" (1927) Cast: Charles Farrell, Janet Gaynor Dir: Frank Borzage Live organ score performed by Jay Warren on the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. (Ogden & Chicago Avenue) CHICAGO www.cantius.org ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017 7:30 PM
Arcada Silent Film Series debut! THE MASTER OF MAGIC - HARRY HOUDINI! "Terror Island" (1920) Cast: Harry Houdini, Lila Lee Directed by James Cruz PLUS! 1926 Mutt & Jeff cartoon "Slick Sleuths" Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Geneva-Marr & Colton pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (North Avenue - Rte 64) ST. CHARLES, IL www.arcadalive.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 7:30 PM
"Linda" (1929) Cast: Warner Baxter, Helen Foster Directed by: Dorothy Davenport PLUS! Laurel and Hardy in "The Finishing Touch" (1928) 35MM prints! Live theatre organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! THE AUDITORIUM at NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (Building E) 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago ___________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
7:00 PM The Kid (1921) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance Dir: Charlie Chaplin P L U S ! 1927 Silent Cartoon "Felix in Hollywood" Cast: Felix the Cat Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Arcada pipe organ! ARCADA THEATRE 105 E. MAIN STREET (NORTH AVENUE) ST. CHARLES, IL ________________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 8 PM
"America's Sweetheart" - Mary Pickford! "Stella Maris" (1918) Cast: Mary Pickford, Ida Waterman, Josephine Crowell, Teddy the Dog Dir: Marshall Neilan Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! $15 GENERAL ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION FOR SFSC MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 7:00 PM
Keaton Capers! "The Cameraman" (1928) Dir: Buster Keaton, Edward Sedgwick Cast: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day Live organ score by Jay Warren! FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL 630-759-6180 __________________________ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM An Afternoon of Christmas music performed live by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer! CITY NEWS CAFE 4018 N. CICERO AVE CHICAGO Park free at Sears - right across the street. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 9:30 PM Winner of 5 Oscars! "The Artist" (2012) Cast: Jean Dujardin, Berenice Bejo, John Goodman Dir: Michel Hazanavicius Special photoplay organ score performed live by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 7:00 PM
Who IS "The Bat?" "The Bat" (1926) Dir: Roland West Cast: Louise Fazenda, Jack Pickford Live organ score performed by Jay Warren at the famous Loche pipe organ! FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF LOCKPORT 700 E. 9TH STREET LOCKPORT, IL _________________________________________________________________________________________ Two shows! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2016 10:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 10:30 PM The Original Count Dracula! "Nosferatu" (1922) Dir: F. W. Murnau Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav Von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Live organ score performed by Jay Warren! LOGAN THEATRE 2646 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO thelogantheatre.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ RIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 7:00 PM
INSIDE OUT ART STUDIO PRESENTS: Vaudeville at Six Corners! "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Findlayson Dir: James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Live theater organ photoplay by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2016 6:00 PM "Safety Last!" (1923) Dir: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Live organ score with Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016
A Chicago Tradition! Annual Christmas Sing-Along, Silent Cartoon Films, Lunch snacks, AND - jolly ol' ST. NICK - IN PERSON! Jay Warren at the historic 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2016 7:00 PM The Great Stone Face! "Sherlock Jr" (1924) Dir: Buster Keaton Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire PLUS! "Love, Speed, and Thrills" (1915) Dir: Walter Wright Cast: Mack Swain, Chester Conklin & the Keystone Cops Photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren on the Letrourneau pipe organ! FREE ADMISSION AURORA UNIVERSITY CRIMI AUDITORIUM 347 S. GLADSTONE AVE. AURORA, IL 630-844-4924 ____________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 7:30 PM Northwest Chicago Film Society "The Silent Enemy" (1930) Dir: H. P. Carver Stars: Chief Yellow Robe, Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance, Chief Akawanish Live theater organ score performed by Jay Warren! NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM BUILDING E 3701 W. BRYN MAWR AVE. CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 10 AM
Social & Concert for the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (CATOE) Organ solos, novelty glass slide presentation and final chase scene from "Teddy at the Throttle" (1917) starring Gloria Swanson. FREE ADMISSION! Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer theater pipe organ! TIVOLI THEATRE 5021 HIGHLAND DOWNERS GROVE, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 3:00 PM THE SILENT SUMMER Weekend Film Festival! "His Majesty the American" (1919) Dir: Joseph Henabery Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Marjorie Daw, Boris Karloff (cameo) Live organ score by Jay Warren! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________________
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016 8:00 PM THE SILENT SUMMER Weekend Film Festival! "My Best Girl" (1927) Dir: Sam Taylor Cast: Mary Pickford, Charles "Buddy" Rogers Live theater organ score by Jay Warren! SPECIAL THANKS TO MILESTONE FILMS FILAMENT THEATER 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016 8:00 PM THE SILENT SUMMER Weekend Film Festival! "Hot Water" (1924) Dir: Fred Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Cast: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston Live theater organ score by Jay Warren! Suzanne Lloyd (granddaughter of Harold Lloyd) will introduce the film in a special Chicago screen presentation! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 7:30 PM "The Bedroom Window" (1924) Sponsored by the Northwest Chicago Film Society Dir: William C. de Mille Cast: May McAvoy, Ricardo Cortez, Ethel Wales 35 MM print from Library of Congress! Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM BUILDING E 3701 W. BRYN MAWR AVE. CHICAGO _______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016 2:00 PM
The Great Stone Face! "The General" (1926) Dir: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Plus cartoon short! "Felix Saves the Day" (1922) Live organ score by Jay Warren! HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016
Private Event Organ solos, Sing-along, and silent film "The Goat" (1921) Lutheran Women's Missionary Society Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer PHEASANT RUN RESORT ST. CHARLES, IL ____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 6:00 PM
Captain Nemo and friends! "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1916) Dir: Stuart Paton Cast: Allen Holubar, Dan Hanlon, Edna Pendleton Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the historic Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. CHICAGO www.cantius.org _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2016 7:30 PM
"The Thief of Bagdad" (1924) Dir: Raoul Walsh Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Julanne Johnson, Anna May Wong Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Free admission for Silent Film Society of Chicago members and their guests! FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ NDAY, APRIL 24, 2016 2:00 PM
Chaplin's first full length comedy! "The Kid" (1921) Dir: Charles Chaplin Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan. Plus selected silent film comedy short Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren HOOSIER THEATRE 1335 119th STREET WHITING, IN _____________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 7:30 PM
"Speedy" (1928) Dir: Ted Wilde Cast: Harold Lloyd, Ann Cristy, Babe Ruth (cameo) Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Film historian Chuck LoPresti will introduce the film $15 General Admission FREE ADMISSION for SFSC Members and their guests! FILAMENT THEATER (across from Portage Theater) 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO Park free at Sears, one block east at Belleplaine & Cicero. Parking at the city lot ($) one block west at Cuyler & LaPorte. ________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016 3:00 PM
"The Kid" (1921) Dir: Charles Chaplin Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan. Plus selected silent film comedy short Live theater pipe organ accompaniment by Jay Warren ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO www.cantius.org ___________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 12 NOON
"A Trip to Jupiter" (1909) Plus additional silent film short Dir: Segundo de Chomon Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren Part of the Sci-Fi Spectacular! PATIO THEATER 6008 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 3:00 PM
Vaudeville at Six Corners Magic of Spring "The Goat" (1921) Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Dir: Buster Keaton, Mal. St. Clair Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren https://www.facebook.com/VarietyatSixCorners FILAMENT THEATRE 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 3:00 PM
Private event Concert Social for the Chicagoland Theatre Organ Society (CTOS) Jay Warren at the five manual Allen Theatre Organ ALLEN ORGANS OF CHICAGO 181 W. CROSSROADS PKWY BOLINGBROOK, IL ________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 7:30 PM
"Old Ironsides" (1926) Dir: James Cruze Cast: Charles Farrell, Esther Ralston, Wallace Beery Presented by the North West Chicago Film Society Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM BUILDING E 3701 W. BRYN MAWR AVE. CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016 7:30 PM
"Shoulder Arms" (1918) Dir: Charlie Chaplin Cast: Charlie Chaplin P L U S ! Felix the Cat in "Felix Turns the Tide" (1922) Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren $15 General Admission FREE ADMISSION for SFSC Members and their guests! FILAMENT THEATER (across from Portage Theater) 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO Park free at Sears, one block east at Belleplaine & Cicero. Parking at the city lot ($) one block west at Cuyler & LaPorte. _____________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015 3:00 PM
Annual Sing-along with jolly old St. Nick! Be part of the show and join in this fun Christmas sing-along with the words up on the screen with vocals by you and music by the Mighty Wurlitzer theater pipe organ! P L U S ! Silent cartoon fantasy "The Christmas Train" & silent comedy cartoon "The Little King's Christmas" Live theater pipe organ accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer! St. Nick in person! Bring your camera for a photo of the family with St. Nick. This is a truly wonderful Christmas program for the entire family and kids of all ages! ST. JOHN CANTIUS 825 N. CARPENTER ST. CHICAGO http://www.cantius.org/go/events/detail/sing-a-long_with_jolly_ole_st._nick/ __________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2015
12 NOON to 1:30 PM The Northwest Arts Connection (NWAC) and City Newsstand present an all-day - WINTER WONDERLAND CELEBRATION! Jay Warren at his digital Mighty Wurlitzer playing your favorite Yuletide selections! Jay's new "Organ and Chimes" CD will be on sale Park free at Sears right across the street CITY NEWS CAFE at CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVE. CHICAGO http://citynewsstand.com/ _____________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 7:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2015 7:00 PM VAUDEVILLE at SIX CORNERS A Family Friendly Variety Showcase Jay Warren with the silent film photoplay accompaniment at 6:30 PM! "Cops" (1922) Dir: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Presented by The Inside Out Art Studio Tickets: $10, $5 for Kids, Seniors, and Veterans http://www.filamenttheatre.org/event/vaudeville-six-corners-summer15/ FILAMENT THEATER 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVE. CHICAGO Park free at Sears one block east at Belleplaine and Cicero; Park in city lot ($) one block west at Cuyler and LaPorte ______________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 7:30 PM
Christmas CD release party! Organ and Chimes: Jay Warren plays the theater organ for Christmas Have a cup of coffee on us at the City Cafe for a meet and greet with organist Jay Warren. Come join us! CITY NEWSSTAND 4018 N. CICERO AVENUE CHICAGO Park free at Sears right across the street _____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 7:00 PM
Nosferatu: Special Silent Film Screening! "Nosferatu" (1922) Cast: Max Schreck, Gustav Von Wangenheim, Greta Schroder Dir: F.W. Murnau E X T R A ! "The Haunted House" (1921) Silent comedy short preceding the feature. Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Dir: Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton Accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Jay Warren Digital Mighty Wurlitzer Photoplay Organ FREE ADMISSION & FREE P O P C O R N ! FOUNTAINDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD BOLINGBROOK, IL 630-759-6180 ____________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 7:00 PM
Clara Bow the "IT" Girl "It" (1927) Cast: Clara Bow, Antonio Moreno, William Austin Dir: Clarence Badger Photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION CRIMI AUDITORIUM, AURORA UNIVERSITY 347 S. GLADSTONE AVE. AURORA, IL 630-844-4924 __________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 6:00 PM
Thrills and Chills! "The Cat and the Canary" (1927) Cast: Laura LaPlante, Creighton Hale Dir: Paul Leni Photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER CHICAGO www.cantius.org _________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 7:30 PM
"The Speed Spook" (1927) Cast: Johnny Hines, Faire Binny Dir: Charles Hines Photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION SFSC Members and Guests only! FILAMENT THEATER 4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE CHICAGO __________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 7:00 PM
Northwest Chicago Film Society "So This is Paris" (1926) Cast: Monte Blue, Patsy Ruth Miller Dir: Ernst Lubitsch Live accompaniment by Jay Warren at the digital Mighty Wurlitzer Photoplay Organ www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM BUILDING E 3701 W. BRYN MAWR AVE. CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ 2015 Silent Summer
Film Festival www.silentfilmchicago.com THURSDAYS AT 7:30 PM JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 3 All screenings at: PICKWICK THEATER 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL COMFORTABLY COOL! AMPLE FREE PARKING Tickets available at PayPal via www.silentfilmchicago.com THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 7:30 PM "The Navigator" (1924) Cast: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire Dir: Donald Crisp, Buster Keaton PLUS! BUSTER KEATON IN "The Boat" (1921) Photoplay accompaniment by organist Jay Warren Pre-show with jazz soloist Linda Collins at 7:15 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 7:30 PM "The Lost World" (1925) Cast: Bessie Love, Lewis Stone, Wallace Beery, Lloyd Hughes Dir: Harry O. Hoyt PLUS! ANIMATED "Gertie the Dinosaur" (1914) Photoplay accompaniment by organist Tim Baker THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 7:30 PM "The Winning of Barbara Worth" (1925) Cast: Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Gary Cooper Dir: Henry King Photoplay accompaniment by organist Jay Warren THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 7:30 PM "Grandma's Boy" (1922) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Dir: Fred C. Newmeyer PLUS! Harold Lloyd in "Number Please" (1920) Photoplay accompaniment by organist Jay Warren THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 7:30 PM "Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley" (1918) Cast: Mary Pickford, William Scott Dir: Marshall Neiland PLUS! Harold Lloyd & Mildred Davis in "Get Out and Get Under" (1920) Photoplay accompaniment by organist Tim Baker THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 "Torrent" (1926) Cast: Greta Garbo, Ricardo Cortez Dir: Monta Bell Photoplay accompaniment by organist Jay Warren Pre-show with jazz soloist Linda Collins at 7:15 PM ______________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015
Private event Concert Social for the Joliet Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts (JATOE) Jay Warren at the Rialto Square Grand Barton Theatre Pipe Organ RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE 102 N. CHICAGO STREET JOLIET, IL ___________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 3:00 PM
Old Time Radio Re-creation! The Green Hornet! Live radio re-creation by the Norridge Those Were The Days Radio Players Authentic musical background stylings by Jay Warren at the W-O-R Mighty Wurlitzer studio theater pipe organ! Plus! Silent comedy short -
"Do Detectives Think?" (1927) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Findlayson Dir: Fred Guiol Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren www.cantius.org/go/events ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 7:00 PM
Early Keaton Shorts! "Neighbors" (1920) DIR: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton CAST: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox "The High Sign" (1921) DIR: Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton CAST: Buster Keaton, Bartime Burkett, Al St. John "Cops" (1922) DIR: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton CAST: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Live theater organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! Northwestern University Block Museum of Art 40 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL http://www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu/view/cinema/buster-on-the-run.html#3 ____________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015 7:30 PM
Attention Flappers! "Why Be Good?" (1929) CAST: COLLEEN MOORE, NEIL HAMILTON DIR: WILLIAM A. SEITER Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren on the Pickwick Theater 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer! www.parkridgeclassicfilm.com PICKWICK THEATER 5 S. PROSPECT PARK RIDGE _______________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 8:00 PM
"Laugh, Clown, Laugh" (1929) CAST: Lon Chaney, Loretta Young DIR: Herbert Brenon Jazz soloist Linda Collins will perform the film's original theme song accompanied by Jay Warren! Live theater organ photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren SPECIAL GUESTS: Chris Lewis - son of Loretta Young - and his wife Linda will introduce the film! PATIO THEATER 6008 W. IRVING PARK ROAD CHICAGO _____________________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015 7:00 PM
"College" (1927) CAST: Buster Keaton, Ann Cornwall DIR: James W. Horne Live theater organ photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren! Northwestern University Block Museum of Art 40 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL http://planitpurple.northwestern.edu/event/474542 ____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015
12 NOON "The Eclipse" (1907) DIR: George Melies Part of Sci-Fi Spectacular! Live photoplay organ accompaniment by Jay Warren! https://www.facebook.com/scifispectacular PATIO THEATER 6008 W. IRVING PARK ROAD (AT IRVING PARK) CHICAGO ___________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015 6:00 PM
"The Cameraman" (1928) CAST: Buster Keaton, Marceline Day DIR: Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton Introduction and slideshow by film historian Chuck LoPresti! Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer! www.cantius.org/go/events ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2014 3:00 PM
"It's Christmastime in the City!" 2014 Wurlitzer Christmas Show - featuring the St. Nick Sing-a-long & Christmas silent short comedy! "There Ain't No Santa Claus" (1926) CAST: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert DIR: James Parrott St. Nicholas in person! Jay Warren at the Mighty Wurlitzer theater pipe organ! www.cantius.org/go/events ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO ______________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014
Guest Organist, Northwest Fellowship Baptist Church, Chicago __________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014
6:30 PM BUSTER KEATON SILENT SHORT 7:00 PM FEATURE VICTORIA PRICE (DAUGHTER OF VINCENT PRICE) in person! PRESENTS "House on Haunted Hill" (1959) Cast: Vincent Price, Carol Ohmart, Richard Long, Alan Marshall. Dir: William Castle ________________________________________________________________________ "The Haunted House" (1921) Cast: Buster Keaton, Virginia Fox Dir: Edward F. Cline, Buster Keaton Live photoplay accompaniment by Jay Warren at the Portage Grande Cinema Organ at 6:30 PM Free Admission! PORTAGE THEATER 4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014 7:00 PM
"College" (1927) Cast: Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall Dir: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman Photoplay organist Jay Warren Homecoming Week on campus! FREE ADMISSION CRIMI AUDITORIUM, AURORA UNIVERSITY 347 S. GLADSTONE AVE. AURORA, IL 630-844-4924 ______________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 12, 13, 14, 2014 HALLOWEEN SILENT HORROR FILM FESTIVAL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014 3:00 PM "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) CAST: LON CHANEY, MARY PHILBIN, NORMAN KERRY DIR: RUPERT JULIAN Photoplay organist Jay Warren MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2014 8:00 PM "The Hands of Orlac" (1924) CAST: CONRAD VEIDT, ALEXANDRA SORINA DIR: ROBERT WIENE Photoplay organist Jay Warren TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 8:00 PM "The Monster" (1925) CAST: LON CHANEY, JOHNNY ARTHUR, GERTRUDE OLMSTEAD DIR: ROLAND WEST Photoplay organist Jay Warren COME IN COSTUME AS THE MAD SCIENTIST & WIN A PRIZE ON STAGE! PORTAGE THEATER 4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO www.silentfilmchicago.com ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 12 NOON
"The Unknown" (1927) CAST: LON CHANEY, JOAN CRAWFORD, NORMAN KERRY DIR: TOD BROWNING Photoplay organist Jay Warren PART OF THE 24 HOUR "MASSACRE" HORROR FESTIVAL PORTAGE THEATER 4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO www.facebook.com/terrorintheaisles __________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 6:00 PM
"The Shadow" 1938 LIVE RADIO BROADCAST RECREATION LIVE RADIO SUSPENSE RECREATION BY THE Norridge Those Were The Days Radio Players PLUS! BUSTER KEATON IN "The Haunted House" (1921) THE SHADOW was broadcast from radio station WOR in New York City. Jay Warren will provide the authentic musical background on the original WOR Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ! ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO GENERAL ADMISSION $10; KIDS 12 & UNDER $5 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2014 Silent Summer
Film Festival www.silentfilmchicago.com THURSDAYS AT 7:30 PM JULY 17 - AUGUST 21 All screenings at: PICKWICK THEATER 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL COMFORTABLY COOL! THURSDAY, JULY 17th 7:30 PM "It's the Old Army Game" (1926) Cast: W.C. Fields, Louise Brooks Dir: Edward Sutherland Photoplay organist Jay Warren Pre-show music at 7:00 PM with Charles Cameron's Great Lakes Trio THURSDAY, JULY 24th 7:30 PM "Woman in the Moon" (1929) Cast: Klaus Pohl, Willy Frisch, Gerda Marcus Dir: Fritz Lang Photoplay organist Tim Baker THURSDAY, JULY 31st 7:30 PM "The Whispering Chorus" (1918) Cast: Raymond Hatton, Kathlyn Williams, Noah Beery, Edith Chapman Dir: Cecil B. DeMille Photoplay organist Jay Warren THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th 7:30 PM "Robin Hood" (1922) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Enid Bennett Wallace Beery, Sam DeGrasse Dir: Allan Dwan Photoplay organist Jay Warren THURSDAY, AUGUST 14th 7:30 PM "The Lucky Devil" (1926) Cast: Richard Dix, Esther Ralston Dir: Frank Tuttle Photoplay organist Tim Baker Introduction by film historian Ken Irwin THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st 7:30 PM "The Wedding March" (1928) Cast: Fay Wray, Erich Von Stroheim Dir: Erich Von Stroheim Photoplay organist Jay Warren Pre-show music at 7:00 PM with the Rajiv Halim Quartet with Linda Collins _______________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JULY 19th 2:00 PM
"The Big Parade" (1925) Cast: John Gilbert, Renee Adoree Dir: King Vidor Photoplay organist Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION CICERO PUBLIC LIBRARY 5225 W. Cermak Road Cicero, IL http://www.cicerolibrary.org/ ______________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 6:00 PM
"King of Kings" (1927) Cast: H. B. Warner, Jacqueline Logan, Joseph Schildkraut, Ernest Torrence Dir: Cecil B. DeMille Photoplay organist Jay Warren at the 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer theater pipe organ ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________________ "King of Kings" (1927) Cast: H.B. Warner, Jacqueline Logan, Joseph Schildkraut, Ernest Torrence Dir: Cecil B. DeMille FUNDRAISER FOR ORGAN MAINTENANCE FUND Photoplay organist Jay Warren NORTHWEST FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 6125 W. FOSTER AVE., CHICAGO (773) 763-5300 ______________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014 6:00 PM
A Salute to the Original - "Kings of Comedy" Silent comedy shorts triple feature! RE-OPENING OF THE PORTAGE THEATER! "The Fireman" (1916) Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Lloyd Bacon Dir: Charles Chaplin "Haunted Spooks" (1920) Cast: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis Dir: Alfred Goulding, Hal Roach "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Findlayson Dir: James W. Horne, Leo McCarey Photoplay organist Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION PORTAGE THEATER 4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO ________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014 4:00 PM
"The Iron Mask" (1929) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Belle Bennett, Marguerite De La Motte Dir: Allan Dwan Photoplay organist Jay Warren FREE ADMISSION PORTAGE THEATER 4050 N. MILWAUKEE AVE., CHICAGO www.portagetheater.com ________________________________________________________________________________ FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 7, 8, & 9, 2014
Buster Keaton Weekend FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2014 8:00 PM "The General" (1926) preceded by silent short "COPS" (1922) Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack Dir: Buster Keaton, Clyde Bruckman Guest organist Tim Baker SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2014 8:00 PM "Steamboat Bill Jr." (1928) preceded by silent short "The Garage" (1923) Cast: Buster Keaton, Ernest Torrence Dir: Charles Reisner, Buster Keaton Photoplay organist Jay Warren SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2014 3:00 PM "College" (1927) preceded by silent short "Back Stage" (1921) Cast: Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall Dir: James W. Horne, Buster Keaton Photoplay organist Jay Warren ____________________________________________________________________________________ THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013
"The Thief of Bagdad" (1924) Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Julanne Johnston, Snitz Edwards Dir: Raoul Walsh PICKWICK THEATER 5 S. PROSPECT (AT TOUHY & N'WEST HWY) PARK RIDGE, IL __________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013 "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Findlayson Dir: James W. Horne, Leo McCarey plus "March of the Wooden Soldiers" (1934) (Soundie) PICKWICK THEATER 5 S. PROSPECT (AT TOUHY & N'WEST HWY) PARK RIDGE, IL ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 Private event Sanfilippo Foundation, Barrington, Illinois _________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 Private event Carl Schurz Slocum Hall, Chicago _________________________________________________________________________________________ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2013 "Toys For Tots" Pre-show Holiday music with Jay Warren at the historic Mighty Moller pipe organ at 6:30 PM; "A Christmas Carol" (Soundie) at 7 PM CARL SCHURZ SLOCUM HALL 3601 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO ____________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 Laurel & Hardy in "Big Business" (1929) Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Jimmy Findlayson Dir: James W. Horne, Leo McCarey plus Christmas Sing-along! 3:00 PM ST. JOHN CANTIUS PARISH HALL 825 N. CARPENTER ST., CHICAGO _________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2013 Guest organist Northwest Fellowship Baptist Church, Chicago ________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2013 Guest organist Northwest Fellowship Baptist Church, Chicago _____________________________________________________________________________ |
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2022 7:00 PM
A Buster Keaton Classic!
"Steamboat Bill Jr."
Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence
Directed by Buster Keaton, Charles Reisner | 1928
With Special Guest silent film sound effects specialist
Nick White
Film introduction by film historian and TCM personality
Dr. Annette Bochenek
Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren
$10; $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests
Tickets at: www.oshows.com
With in-kind support from The Silent Film Society of Chicago
A 501c3 not-for-profit organization
DES PLAINES THEATRE
1476 MINER STREET
DES PLAINES, IL
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A Buster Keaton Classic!
"Steamboat Bill Jr."
Cast: Buster Keaton, Marion Byron, Ernest Torrence
Directed by Buster Keaton, Charles Reisner | 1928
With Special Guest silent film sound effects specialist
Nick White
Film introduction by film historian and TCM personality
Dr. Annette Bochenek
Live theatre organ score performed by Jay Warren
$10; $8 for Silent Film Society & CATOE members and their guests
Tickets at: www.oshows.com
With in-kind support from The Silent Film Society of Chicago
A 501c3 not-for-profit organization
DES PLAINES THEATRE
1476 MINER STREET
DES PLAINES, IL
_________________________________________________________________________________________________