Event Overview:
A special screening highlighting the charm and humor of silent cinema, accompanied by live piano accompaniment by Makia Matsumura. The event features two iconic films and fosters post-screening discussions with a guest speaker.

Films to be screened:
The Tramp (1915, USA): Directed by Charles Chaplin, this 28-minute classic follows Chaplin’s mischievous alter ego navigating life on a farm. Sherlock Jr. (1924, USA): Directed by Buster Keaton, this 45-minute film showcases a film projectionist dreaming of being a detective while humorously clearing his name in a theft case. A live audio description is available for accessibility. Attendees can obtain assistive listening devices at the Lauder Building ticket desk.