5 Shows in 2020 at Nethercutt

December 15, 2019 Joe Rinaudo Leave a comment

THE NETHERCUTT HAS CANCELLED ALL SHOWS, CONCERTS, TOURS AND MUSEUM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS

The Nethercutt Collection phone number is 818-364-6464.

*Joe Rinaudo cranking his 1909 Powers Cameragraph Moving Picture Machine, and Dean Mora narrating at the Mighty Wurlitzer.*

The New Year Cranks In Five New Weekends of Silent Cinema at the Nethercutt

Hand-cranked itinerant silent film shows have been so popular at the Nethercutt, that Joe Rinaudo, founder of Silent Cinema Society, has been invited to bring his 1909 Powers Cameragraph Moving Picture Machine and present five weekends of entertainment (not just two or three) throughout 2020—that’s 15 shows or 30 hours of cranking!

Joe will hand-crank fully restored silent films from his private collection, including features, shorts, comedy and drama. The musical “narration” as it is called, will be composed “on the spot” and played by Dean Mora, organist extraordinaire, adding train whistles, car horns and bonks over the head, among hundreds of other sound effects, as scenes play out on the screen overhead. Gary Gibson will entertain you with glass “magic lantern” slides during reel changes (or when the film breaks).

Kyle Irwin, curator and master technician at the Nethercutt Collection, will host each show and demonstrate antique automated musical instruments before each performance and during intermission.

LOCATION:
Nethercutt Collection
15200 Bledsoe Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
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SCHEDULE OF SHOWS IN 2020:
Subscribers to the News Reel will receive advance notice about ordering tickets for each show.

January 17 & 18
Comedy Shorts
Friday at 8:00 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
(Sold Out)

March 13 & 14
Friday at 8:00 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Order Tickets by calling Feb. 12 from 4:00-6:00 pm*

June 12 & 13
Friday at 8:00 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Order Tickets by calling May 13 from 4:00-6:00 pm*

September 18 & 19
Friday at 8:00 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Order Tickets by calling Aug. 19 from 4:00-6:00 pm*

November 20 & 21
Friday at 8:00 pm
Saturday at 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm
Order Tickets by calling Oct. 21 from 4:00-6:00 pm*

*Tickets are available only on the dates shown, by calling the Nethercutt at 818-364-6464. 4 tickets per household for each show. Voicemail, email, and fax reservations are not accepted. Times, dates, and details are subject to change.

For helpful tips on ordering tickets and other information about attending the Nethercutt, click here.

Visit nethercuttcollection.org for its history, automotive museum tours, and organ concerts throughout the year.

FAMOUS PLAYERS ORCHESTRA UPCOMING EVENTS

August 24, 2019 Joe Rinaudo Leave a comment

August 29th, 2019

FPO returns to the 55th Annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood to perform their score for the premiere of a new restoration from the Library of Congress:

“Bare Knees” (1928)

Starring Virginia Lee Corbin, Donald Keith, Jane Winton andMaude Fulton.

November 2nd, 2019

Join us for our spectacular fundraiser evening featuring:

“The Phantom of the Opera” (1925)

Starring Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and
Snitz Edwards.

With live accompaniment by Scott Lasky at the pipe organ!

On November 2nd, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Famous Players Orchestra will present the 1925 silent horror classic
“The Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry and Snitz Edwards. This unique restored print of “Phantom” cannot be seen anywhere else, and is the only 35mm print in existence which tells the complete story as it was originally intended. All of the original color sequences have been 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. “The Phantom of the Opera” will be presented with a live musical score accompanied by Scott Lasky on the pipe organ and screened in 35mm, projected by Joe Rinaudo on an original hand-cranked Power’s 1909 Cameragragh Model 6 Motion Picture Machine. Program will be introduced by film historian Stan Taffel. The venue is Christ Lutheran Church, 2400 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505.

Silent Cinema

Nethercutt Tickets Available Sept. 25

August 18, 2019 Joe Rinaudo Leave a comment

ADVANCE NOTICE

The next silent cinema show at The Nethercutt will be Friday, October 25, 2019 at 8pm, and Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2pm and 8pm.

Tickets will go on sale by phone only, Wednesday, September 25, at 4pm. Admission is free but tickets sell out fast, so be ready to call and redial right at 4pm. Call 818-364-6464.

Here are full instructions about obtaining tickets.

Details about the show will be posted here and emailed to you in the Silent Cinema Society Newsreel if you are a subscriber.

The New Year Cranks In Five New Weekends of Silent Cinema at the Nethercutt

August 29th, 2019

“Bare Knees” (1928)

November 2nd, 2019

“The Phantom of the Opera” (1925)

Preserving Silent Cinema Art and Technology