Bring your blanket and grab some popcorn…

Silent Historic Cinema in the Park
Two Strike Park, La Crescenta, California
July 30, 2022
Show starts at 8:30 PM — arrive early!

Now that the pandemic has eased up even further, we’re back one year later, once again cranking the vintage 1909 moving picture machine in the park.

JULY 30, 2022 PROGRAM
features an evening of

HISTORIC SILENT CINEMA FIRSTS

Moving pictures projected from a reel of film was a marvel of technology in and of itself. But these particular films showcase the innovation and creativity within the medium. Not to be missed for silent cinema historians.

1896 “The Kiss”

The first official Edison film starring May Irwin

1898 “The Four Troublesome Heads”

The first trick photography film by Georges Melies

1907 “The Golden Beetle”

One of the first color films by Pathe

1916 “Behind the Screen”

The first pie fight of the silent era, starring Charlie Chaplin

1924 “Don’t Park There!”

A spoof of the model T Ford and parking problems in the big city, starring Will Rogers

1929 “The Battle Of The Century”

The last pie fight of the silent era, starring Laurel and Hardy

Also—

A very rare time capsule film of San Francisco just before the great quake and fire of 1906. Plus a Pathe news reel of the aftermath.

DATE: Saturday, July 30, 2022
TIME: Show starts at 8:30 pm. 
Arrive early to choose a space and enjoy a picnic.
LOCATION: Two-Strike Park
5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta, California
BRING: Blanket and chair
…and a picnic basket if you wish.
Popcorn, baked goods, and refreshments available; donations appreciated.

Live Accompaniment
featuring Mr. Cliff Retallick at the piano

1909 Powers 35mm Moving Picture Machine
All film is 35mm and will be hand cranked on the 1909 Power’s Motion Picture Machine by Mr. Joe Rinaudo

Original Glass Lantern Slides
Hand-colored glass slides will entertain you during reel changes, projected by Mr. Gary Gibson, assistant to the projectionist

Screen provided by Mr. Shane Glander

The show is sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Historical Society and L.A. County Parks Department. There will be refreshments and popcorn provided by the Historical Society; all monies from the sale of refreshments will benefit the Historical society. The show is free. Bring your own chairs and blankets (and food if you wish).

Laugh, boo and hiss as you enjoy an evening of silent cinema, just like audiences who attended itinerant moving picture shows a century ago.