December 7, 2024 – “The Strong Man (1926)” (The Silent Clowns Film Series) [silent film accompaniment]
Venue: New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Bruno Walter Auditorium
Date & Time: Saturday, December 7, 2024 / 2:30 PM (EST)
Address: 111 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023-7498
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silent-clowns-film-series-harry-langdon-is-the-strong-man-tickets-991396512657
Event Overview:
The Silent Clowns Film Series is New York’s longest-running regular screening series dedicated to rare and often overlooked silent films, accompanied by live piano performances.
This event features The Strong Man (1926), starring Harry Langdon.
Details: Harry Langdon made his film debut in 1924 and enjoyed a stellar career through 1928. The Strong Man, his second production under his own company, is one of his most acclaimed works. It also marks the first feature-length film directed by Frank Capra and showcases Langdon’s signature comedic brilliance.
The screening will also include a two-reel short film by Mack Sennett.
The live piano accompaniment will be provided by Makia Matsumura.
Additional Notes:
- Admission is free and open to all, but advance registration is required.
- Registered attendees will receive priority check-in 15–30 minutes before the screening.
- Five minutes before the program starts, any remaining seats will be released to those in the standby line.
