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5 Shows in 2020 at Nethercutt

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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.

 

1922, Sky High, Tom Mix, Western

Tom Mix in “Sky High” at Nethercutt

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SOLD OUT

Tom Mix "Sky High" Poster

Tom Mix

in 1922 Western Adventure Silent Feature
with J. Farrell MacDonald, Eva Novak, and Sid Jordan

SKY HIGH

at the newly refurbished Nethercutt

This event will be presented at the
Nethercutt Collection
Friday, June 21 at 8pm
Saturday, June 22 at 2pm and 8pm

You must TELEPHONE FOR TICKETS only on 
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Call between 4-6pm (the earlier the better)

Phone: 818 364-6464
If it’s busy just keep trying.

Detailed call-in instructions and event info here.

Admission is free, but you must call to obtain tickets.

SKY HIGH

Sky High is a 1922 American silent western film written and directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring Tom Mix, J. Farrell MacDonald, Eva Novak, and Sid Jordan.

This is an exciting adventure film, peppered with bits of humor such as this intertitle:

"For the firsttime on record — a man races with his shadow — and wins — "

This hour-long feature shows the first aerial motion pictures ever taken of the Grand Canyon, photographed by Fox Film corporation.

This itinerant presentation of silent cinema will be hand-cranked by Joe Rinaudo on his 1909 Powers Cinemagraph Motion Picture Machine. Gary Gibson will project authentic glass lantern slides between reels. Dean Mora will narrate the film on the Nethercutt’s Mighty Wurlitzer theater organ.

Tour the Nethercutt Collection before and after the show, featuring rare collectibles, including mechanical musical instruments, antique furniture, and American and European automobiles dating from 1898.

This event will be presented at the
Nethercutt Collection
Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8pm
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2pm and 8pm

You must CALL IN FOR TICKETS on this day only:
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Call between 4-6pm (the earlier the better)

Phone: 818 364-6464
If it’s busy just keep trying.

Detailed call-in instructions and event info here.

Admission is free, but you must call to obtain tickets.

Poster by Fox Film Corp.  (Public Domain)  from Wikipedia 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS BY
FAMOUS PLAYERS ORCHESTRA:

Saturday June 1st, 2019 @7:00 pm in Burbank

“The Mark of Zorro” (1920)

Mark of Zorro scene

Douglas Fairbanks stars in “The Mark of Zorro” (1920)

On June 1st, 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. Famous Players Orchestra will present the 1920 silent adventure romance film, “The Mark of Zorro”. Directed by Fred Niblo and starring Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte,Charles Hill Mailes and Noah Beery Sr. with a beautifully restored print screened in 16mm and featuring a period score performed by The Famous Players Orchestra under the direction of Scott Lasky. This genre-defining swashbuckler adventure was the first movie version of“The Mark of Zorro”. The program will be introduced by film historian Stan Taffel. Admission is $10. Event will include concessions for sale and raffle with prizes. The venue is Christ Lutheran Church 2400 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506

August 29th, 2019

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

“Bare Knees” (1928)

Starring Virginia Lee Corbin, Donald Keith, Jane Winton and Maude Fulton 

Virginia Lee Corbin stars in the 1928 flapper comedy “Bare Knees”screening at the 55th Annual Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Hollywood on August 29th with a new score performed by The Famous Players Orchestra. For more information on the Cinecon Classic Film Festival visit: www.cinecon.org

Saturday November 2nd, 2019

7:00 pm in Burbank

Join us for our spectacular fundraiser evening featuring Lon Chaney in “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925) accompanied by Scott Lasky on 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.

Harold Lloyd, Nethercutt, Silent Cinema

MEET SUZANNE LLOYD IN PERSON AT THE NETHERCUTT

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CALL FOR TICKETS
Wednesday, September 26, between 4-6 pm
for a very special Silent Cinema event at the Nethercutt
Phone: 818 364-6464
More information about tickets and venue here.

MEET SUZANNE LLOYD

Suzanne LloydNot only will you be entertained watching Harold Lloyd on the silver screen, you will have the opportunity to meet his granddaughter, Suzanne Lloyd,  producer and president of Harold Lloyd Entertainment, who will speak about her grandfather and his career. 

An enlightening biography of Suzanne Lloyd is to be enjoyed at the TCM Film Festival site.

WATCH HAROLD LLOYD IN “HOT WATER”

A rare film, Hot Water, from the collection of the Harold Lloyd estate will be hand-cranked by Joe Rinaudo, assisted by Gary Gibson. Dean Mora will narrate the film on the Mighty Wurlitzer.

Harold Lloyd’s films were not shown on television for decades (concensus was editing and commercials would not be appropriate), so the actor and his films are not as well-known as many other silent film stars. 

During the 1920’s Harold Lloyd was the most successful film star in the world. When he died, his entire film library was bestowed upon his granddaughter.  Suzanne Lloyd considers it an honor to preserve and promote Harold Lloyd’s legacy for future generations.

Joe Rinaudo and the Nethercutt consider it an honor to have Ms. Lloyd enlighten their attentive and appreciative audience as Joe cranks her grandfather’s films.

This event will be presented at the
Nethercutt Collection
Friday, October 26 at 8pm
Saturday, October 27 at 2pm and 8pm

You must CALL IN FOR TICKETS on this day only!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Call between 4-6pm (the earlier the better)

Phone: 818 364-6464
If it’s busy just keep trying.

Detailed call-in instructions and event info here.

NOTE: The Nethercutt website is dark while it is being redesigned. Thus, fewer people will know about this special event, so this is your chance to get your friends together, call in Wednesday, September 26 2018, and enjoy the show which is Friday, October 26 at 8pm and Saturday, October 27 at 2pm and 8pm.