Don’t forget to call
WED., SEPT. 21, 2016 at 4:00 P.M.
for the
Nethercutt Halloween Show
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8 PM
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2 PM & 8PM
Nethercutt Museum
Sylmar, California
☏ FOLLOW CALLING INSTRUCTIONS HERE ☏
Admission is free, but tickets must be obtained in advance, only on Wednesday, September 21.
Address and other information is also at the link above.
Illustration of the Style 40 Fotoplayer. The Academy’s installation is the Style 41, built in 1917.Following the enthusiastic response at the Fotoplayer’s inaugural program at the Academy of Motion Pictures Linwood Dunn Theater, Joe Rinaudo was asked by Jon Erland of the Academy’s Science and Technology Council to speak at the yearly Los Angeles gathering of The Reel Thing, a group that addresses current thinking and most advanced practical examples of progress in the field of preservation, restoration and media conservation.
On August 20, 2016, Mr. Rinaudo gave the group the “fifty-cent tour” of the restoration process needed to restore the Academy’s 1917 American Fotoplayer.
Afterward, the Fotoplayer was demonstrated by Joe, showing off all its bells and whistles (literally), and then several musical selections were played as the group was exiting. Playing the machine with his back to the audience, Mr. Rinaudo was surprised when he turned around to find that nobody had left—they all stayed to watch him perform and applauded enthusiastically.
Watch The Reel Thing demonstration video, filmed and posted on Joe Rinaudo’s Facebook page by Stan Taffel.Mr. Erland has discussed the possibility of Joe returning at next year’s meeting for a more extensive discussion of the laborious effort to restore the Fotoplayer to its better-than-original condition.
Learn about The Reel Thing here and Joe Rinaudo’s explanation of the Fotoplayer here.
Beverly Gray has written an enlightening piece about the Academy’s Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study. You’re sure to enjoy the article by “a show biz survivor who believes movies can change lives.”
Three Itinerant Shows are planned for October at which I will hand-crank my 1909 Power’s Cameragraph Model 6 Moving Picture Machine, with other visual and musical delights provided by my colleagues. I hope to see you there. —Joe RinaudoSATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 at 7:30 PM
HANFORD FOX THEATRE
Hanford, California
“The Phantom Of The Opera” will be screened at the historic Hanford Fox Theatre. Built in 1929, the Hanford Fox boasts a 12 rank Wurlitzer pipe organ to be played by Dean Mora. The film is the only 35mm print in existence that tells the complete story (as originally intended) by combining the 1929 release and the 16mm show at home versions (blown up to 35mm). It also now has all of the original color sequences restored as they were seen in 1925. Original narrative and spoken inter-titles (about 68) have been restored as well as the prologue titles that describe the beginnings of the Phantom and his connection to the Paris Opera House. Plus see the original Technicolor ending as well! Since this print is drawn from the original 1925 and the 1929 (sound speed) versions, hand cranking will allow you to see, for the first time, the film presented at the proper speeds. Gary Gibson will present a glass lantern slide show during all reel changes.
“The Phantom of the Opera”
Restoration Credits:
see below
Showtime:
Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Hanford Fox Theatre
326 N. Irwin Street
Hanford, CA 93230
map
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016 at 8 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016 at 2 PM & 8PM
Nethercutt Collection
Sylmar, California
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(Admission is free but you must order tickets in advance.)
The Nethercutt Collection will host another three silent film hand crank shows. Friday at 8:00 p.m. & Saturday at 2:00 & 8:00 p,m. The program will be the same for each show. Dean Mora will play the mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ which is the third largest in the world. Gary Gibson will provide original glass lantern slides during all reel changes. Tickets will be available on September 21 starting at 4:00 p.m. by calling in for up to 4 tickets per caller. Phone: (818) 364-6464. Please be persistent as the office only has 3 phone lines. How to Request Nethercutt Show Tickets
Musical narration and sound effects by Dean Mora at the Mighty Wurlitzer, the third largest theater organ in the world.
Gary Gibson will provide original glass lantern slides during all reel changes.
Your host is Kyle Irwin, curator, who will demonstrate the Nethercutt Collection’s automated musical instruments before the show and during intermission.
You may also tour the collection of over fifty classic cars which are on display in a museum setting that recreates the marble and mirrored showroom of an early automobile dealership.
Business or semi-formal attire is appropriate. Children must be 10 and older.
MORE INFORMATION:
Powers Cameragraph projector
Dean Mora, organist and swing band leader
Nethercutt Collection
Don’t forget to call for tickets Wednesday Sept. 21 at 4pm sharp—and enjoy the show!
Showtimes:
Friday, October 21, 2016 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Nethercutt Collection
15200 Bledsoe Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
map
Admission is free, but you must obtain tickets in advance.
How to Request Nethercutt Show Tickets
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016 at 7PM
Christ Lutheran Church
Burbank, California
Famous Players Orchestra’s “Halloween Silent Film Spooktacular” is coming up. This will be a very special show you won’t want to miss.
The main feature on the program will be a one-of-a-kind restored version of the 1925 horror classic,“The Phantom of the Opera” starring the “man of a thousand faces,” Lon Chaney. This restored print of “Phantom” cannot be seen anywhere else, and is the only 35mm print in existence which tells the complete story as originally intended. All of the original color sequences have been restored as they were seen in 1925 under Joe Rinaudo’s direction and supervision. Original narrative and spoken inter-titles (about 68) have been restored by Chaz DeSimone, as well as the prologue titles that describe the beginnings of the Phantom and his connection to the Paris Opera House. Plus, see the original Technicolor ending as well! Since this print is drawn from the original 1925 and the 1929 (sound speed) versions, hand cranking will allow you to see, for the first time, the film presented at the proper speeds. “The Phantom of the Opera” will be presented with a live musical score accompanied by Scott Lasky on the pipe organ.
Also included on the program will be the 1928 two reel Laurel & Hardy comedy “Habeas Corpus.”
Not a trick, just a very special treat:
Famous Players Orchestra will perform a live score for “Habeas Corpus.” This is the first time that the Famous Players Orchestra will play publicly for a film. Please attend and support this non profit organization. The Famous Players Orchestra’s mission is to preserve and perform authentic motion picture music as it was intended to be used with silent film presentations.
Both films will be shown in 35mm, projected by Joe Rinaudo on an original hand-cranked Power’s 1909 Cameragraph Model 6 Motion Picture Machine.
Glass lantern slides will be presented during reel changes by Mr. Shane Glander.
Your Master of Ceremonies will be Stan Taffel. Showtime is at 7pm and the doors open at 6:15pm. Admission is a suggested donation of $10.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door approximately one hour before showtime, or you may buy them in advance securely online here:
“The Phantom of the Opera”
Restoration Credits:
see below
Showtime:
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Christ Lutheran Church
2400 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
(Southeast corner of Burbank Bl. & Buena Vista St.)
Admission is $10.00 (suggested donation)
Tickets will go on sale at the door approximately one hour before showtime.
MORE INFORMATION:
Famous Players Orchestra
“The Phantom of the Opera”
35mm source material:
Special thanks to
Mr. David Shepard
Blackhawk film library
16mm source material:
Mr. Stan Taffel
Script and cutting continuity:
Mr. George Wagner
Title re-creation, design and typography:
Mr. Chaz DeSimone
DesimoneDesign.com
Title & film digitizing & output to film:
Mr. Michael Brodersen
Mr. Rico Hernandez
Negative and print color timing:
Mr. Doug Ledin
Project manager:
Mr. Allan Tudzin
Fotokem Film & Video Services
Fotokem.com
Film and title restoration
produced and supervised by:
Mr. Joe Rinaudo
SilentCinemaSociety.org
“Habeas Corpus” film courtesy of the Blackhawk film library.
