Silent Film Festival Coming To Topeka
Associated Press - Fri 04:29 AM 01/04/2013
The festival will be held on the Washburn campus.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Charlie Chaplin is among the classic movie stars who will be featured during the 17th annual Kansas Silent Film Festival.
The free festival takes place February 22 and 23 in White Concert Hall at Washburn University in Topeka.
Several short Keystone comedies produced by Mack Sennett will be featured. Kansas City film historian Denise Morrison will provide introductions for the films and give an overview of the artists and the era of the silent films.
Some films will be shown on 16mm film, while others may be projected digitally, due to the rarity of actual film material.
Musical accompaniments will be provided mostly by organists or a five-piece chamber ensemble.
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rushguy67401
Friday 4 January 2013 09:45 Report this comment
I have attended this festival since 2000 and it is a superb film festival and nationally recognized for its excellence. If you want a fun day of free entertainment, make plans to attend!