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- Saturday, 02 Jun 2007
- Royce Hall
- 8 pm
- Timothy Brock, conductor
The 18th annual Silent Film Gala will be held on June 2, 2007 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. This year we will feature two silent film classics, Charlie Chaplin’s The Pilgrim and Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. Both films would be accompanied by the 40 musicians of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, conducted by composer/conductor Timothy Brock, who also wrote a new musical score for the Buster Keaton movie. Gala attendees will enjoy an elegant supper following the presentation of the films.
Dustin Hoffman, Honorary Chairman
Hanna M. Kennedy and Roger L. Mayer, Co-Chairmen
The Pilgrim (1923)
Written, produced and Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Starring Charlie Chaplin with Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin and Dean Riesner
The Pilgrim is one of Charlie Chaplin’s richest feature length films. In it, he plays an escaped convict who poses as the new minister of a small Texas town. Among the many highlights in this fast-paced comedy, is Charlie’s celebrated sermon on the story of David and Goliath. For many critics, The Pilgrim is one of the most outstanding Chaplin comedies. 50 minutes. Music by Charlie Chaplin
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Produced by Joseph M. Schenck, Directed by Buster Keaton
Starring Buster Keaton with Kathryn McGuire and Joe Keaton
Sherlock Jr. is one of Buster Keaton’s most famous and influential comedies, a dazzling showcase of his cinematic skills. In the story of a cinema projectionist turned amateur sleuth, Keaton’s exploits create awe-inspiring stunts and mind-boggling visual gags.45 Minutes. World Premiere of music by Timothy Brock
Tickets
$35 General seating
$75 Priority seating
$300 Gala – includes post-film supper
To order, please call the LACO box office at 213 622 7001 × 215.
