About this Event
Welcome to the Kansas Silent Film Festival!
Please note that schedule is approximate times for start and finish as this designed to break down the festival into smaller pieces with the short film(s) followed by the feature. It is recommended to arrive early to park, find your preferred seat, and see the entire film.
Friday evening has two shorts with the feature.
Short: His New Mamma (1924) starring Harry Langdon; directed by Roy Del Ruth
Harry has a dilemma; Pa has brought home a new wife who takes an instant liking to her new “son.” This is Harry just starting out at Sennett and the combination of the two is just loads of laughs. Add Andy Clyde, Madeline Hurlock and cute as a button Alice Day and you have a great little film. Music by Jeff Rapsis, piano - 15 minutes
Short: The Second Hundred Years (1927) starring Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy; directed by Fred Guiol
Our dynamic duo find themselves in Pr*son taking every opportunity toescape. But once they are presented with freedom then what do they do? Go to a fancy party at the governor’s place, of course! Music by Ben Model, piano - 22 minutes
Feature: Lady Windermere's Fan starring Ronald Colman; directed by Ernst Lubitsch
The great Ernst Lubitsch interprets Oscar Wilde in the Victorian comedy of manners which involves mistaken intentions among husbands and wives. Co-starring May McAvoy, Bert Lytell and Irene Rich. Music by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra - 89 minutes
For more information please go to our website: https://www.kssilentfilmfest.org/index.html
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
White Concert Hall, 1700 Southwest Jewell Avenue, Topeka, United States
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