January 9, 2025 – “7th Heaven” [silent film accompaniment]


Venue: The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2, MoMA
Date & Time: Thursday, January 9, 2025 / 7:00 PM (EST)
Address: 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/10179

Event Overview:

Celebrate the timeless romantic masterpiece 7th Heaven by Frank Borzage, with live piano accompaniment by Makia Matsumura.

Featuring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell, the film tells a poignant story of love and resilience in 1920s Paris. This newly restored version boasts enhanced visuals, stabilized intertitles, and original color tints, offering a unique cinematic experience.

Details:
Films Being Screened:

  • Title7th Heaven
  • Year: 1927
  • Duration: 110 minutes
  • Awards: Winner of Oscars for Best Actress (Janet Gaynor), Best Director (Frank Borzage), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Benjamin Glazer).

Restoration funded by the Lillian Gish Fund for Preservation and carried out by The Museum of Modern Art.