Special Event – Virtual Silent Cinema Screening and Performance!
Musical accompaniment by Ben Model.
The dozen two-reel comedies Charlie Chaplin made during his 1916–1917 tenure with the Mutual Film Corporation, after signing a then unprecedented contract for $670,000 and being given complete creative control as writer, director, producer and star, are considered to be among the finest of the form — for some, Chaplin's artistic peak — before business imperatives demanded that Chaplin and other silent comedy stars redirect their focus to creating feature-length films. In addition to Chaplin's film artistry, part of these films' appeal comes thanks to his wonderful supporting cast, who reappear in various roles throughout the series, including leading lady Edna Purviance, portly Henry Bergman, fearsome heavy Eric Campbell and youthful Albert Austin.
Chaplin's Mutual shorts have been restored by Lobster Films and Cineteca di Bologna, in collaboration with Film Preservation Associates and Association Chaplin. Distributed in the U.S. by Flicker Alley.
THE PAWNSHOP
Chaplin plays a particularly inept shop assistant in one of his most celebrated and surreal shorts — highlights include the famous "sick" alarm clock gag. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1916, b&w, 25 min. NOT RATED
THE CURE
Chaplin is a society drunk who checks into a health spa to dry out, but smuggles a trunkful of booze in with him. A revolving door provides ample opportunity for gags, with Chaplin's attempts to escape Henry Bergman's vigorous massage a comic highlight. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1917, b&w, 24 min. NOT RATED
THE ADVENTURER
After a daring escape from prison, the Little Tramp saves Edna Purviance and her mother from drowning, and is taken into their home. But Edna's jealous suitor Eric Campbell does his darnedest to have him removed. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1917, b&w, 24 min. NOT RATED
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This online event is available exclusively to Silver Rewards participants. Registering for this event signifies you are agreeing to join our FREE patron loyalty program as a Silver Rewards participant and receive communication from AFI Silver Theatre. During registration, you will have the option to make a pay-what-you-can contribution to support AFI Silver Theatre during our extended closure. Thank you for your support!
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About Ben Model
Ben Model is one of America's leading silent film accompanists. Model has been playing piano and organ for silent films at the New York MoMA since 1984 and has performed numerous shows at AFI Silver Theatre over the years.
Since March 2020, Model has been hosting a popular weekly livestreamed silent film show from his living room, "The Silent Comedy Watch Party." Click here to visit Model's YouTube channel and view past performances!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tickets to view are limited to one (1) per order and available exclusively to Silver Rewards participants. Advance registration may be made any time prior to the start of the event. After completing registration, ticketholders will receive an email order confirmation with a viewing link for the March 11 screening and performance. This link will become an active livestream at the listed start time for the event; an introduction will precede the start of the screening and performance.
We recommend using the most updated version of the Google Chrome browser to stream online content. This program may be streamed on a computer, mobile device or a smart TV with an HDMI cable connection; or wirelessly by opening the link with the YouTube app on a smartphone and casting it directly; or by using a comparable desktop casting app (Mirror for Roku, e.g.) from your laptop or smart device.
Thank you for your support of the AFI Silver Theatre. If you need assistance with any step in making your ticket purchase, or have a question about configuring your smart device and/or television for viewing this event, please contact us at silverinfo@afi.com.
Special Event – Virtual Silent Cinema Screening and Performance!
Musical accompaniment by Ben Model.
The dozen two-reel comedies Charlie Chaplin made during his 1916–1917 tenure with the Mutual Film Corporation, after signing a then unprecedented contract for $670,000 and being given complete creative control as writer, director, producer and star, are considered to be among the finest of the form — for some, Chaplin's artistic peak — before business imperatives demanded that Chaplin and other silent comedy stars redirect their focus to creating feature-length films. In addition to Chaplin's film artistry, part of these films' appeal comes thanks to his wonderful supporting cast, who reappear in various roles throughout the series, including leading lady Edna Purviance, portly Henry Bergman, fearsome heavy Eric Campbell and youthful Albert Austin.
Chaplin's Mutual shorts have been restored by Lobster Films and Cineteca di Bologna, in collaboration with Film Preservation Associates and Association Chaplin. Distributed in the U.S. by Flicker Alley.
THE PAWNSHOP
Chaplin plays a particularly inept shop assistant in one of his most celebrated and surreal shorts — highlights include the famous "sick" alarm clock gag. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1916, b&w, 25 min. NOT RATED
THE CURE
Chaplin is a society drunk who checks into a health spa to dry out, but smuggles a trunkful of booze in with him. A revolving door provides ample opportunity for gags, with Chaplin's attempts to escape Henry Bergman's vigorous massage a comic highlight. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1917, b&w, 24 min. NOT RATED
THE ADVENTURER
After a daring escape from prison, the Little Tramp saves Edna Purviance and her mother from drowning, and is taken into their home. But Edna's jealous suitor Eric Campbell does his darnedest to have him removed. DIR/SCR/PROD Charles Chaplin. U.S., 1917, b&w, 24 min. NOT RATED
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This online event is available exclusively to Silver Rewards participants. Registering for this event signifies you are agreeing to join our FREE patron loyalty program as a Silver Rewards participant and receive communication from AFI Silver Theatre. During registration, you will have the option to make a pay-what-you-can contribution to support AFI Silver Theatre during our extended closure. Thank you for your support!
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About Ben Model
Ben Model is one of America's leading silent film accompanists. Model has been playing piano and organ for silent films at the New York MoMA since 1984 and has performed numerous shows at AFI Silver Theatre over the years.
Since March 2020, Model has been hosting a popular weekly livestreamed silent film show from his living room, "The Silent Comedy Watch Party." Click here to visit Model's YouTube channel and view past performances!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tickets to view are limited to one (1) per order and available exclusively to Silver Rewards participants. Advance registration may be made any time prior to the start of the event. After completing registration, ticketholders will receive an email order confirmation with a viewing link for the March 11 screening and performance. This link will become an active livestream at the listed start time for the event; an introduction will precede the start of the screening and performance.
We recommend using the most updated version of the Google Chrome browser to stream online content. This program may be streamed on a computer, mobile device or a smart TV with an HDMI cable connection; or wirelessly by opening the link with the YouTube app on a smartphone and casting it directly; or by using a comparable desktop casting app (Mirror for Roku, e.g.) from your laptop or smart device.
Thank you for your support of the AFI Silver Theatre. If you need assistance with any step in making your ticket purchase, or have a question about configuring your smart device and/or television for viewing this event, please contact us at silverinfo@afi.com.
