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Golden Silents: The Cat and the Canary Friday, July 18, 2008 at 6pm & 9pm “John Willard’s play, 'The Cat and the Canary'… has been turned into one of the finest examples of motion picture art...This is the first time that a mystery melodrama has been lifted into the realms of art, for this feature is something that those who rave about cinematics will find delightful and those who are only anxious for a movie probably will find almost blood-curdling.” — Mordaunt Hall, The New York Times (1927) The Cat and the Canary was Paul Leni’s first assignment for Universal boss Carl Laemmle, following years in Germany as a set designer and art director. The studio had been Hollywood’s stronghold for horror movies, which accounts for the slick sophistication of this classic, “Old House”-brand thriller. The film was the first of four screen versions of John Willard’s popular 1922 stageplay. Matching comic elements with atmosphere more than sensationalism, it remains wonderfully chilling fare.These screenings will feature live accompaniment by 3epkano. The Dublin-based, seven-piece ensemble specializes in producing original and innovative soundtracks for films from the silent-movie era. "The imagination and insight brought to silent film by 3epkano makes their shows an unmissable visual and aural experience” — Lir MacCárthaigh, Film Ireland 3epkano is supported by Culture Ireland The Cat and the Canary Paul Leni, US, 1927; 82m Two decades after the death of eccentric millionaire Cyrus West, his nephews and nieces descend on his Hudson River mansion to finally discover who inherits his fortune. It surprisingly goes to the most distant relative bearing the family name, Annabelle West (Laura La Plante), but the matter is far from settled in the minds of her relatives. And after the lawyer goes missing and a guard announces that an escaped lunatic known as “The Cat” is likely on the grounds, the descendents of Cyrus West tuck in for a very long night. Read the entire review by Mordaunt Hall from The New York Times (September 10, 1927). Read the interview with Matthew Nolan, the head of the 3epkano, by Steve Dollar from The New York Sun. The year-round Golden Silents series is made possible through the generosity of the Ira M. Resnick Foundation. Golden Silents is programmed by Sayre Maxfield.

Buy Tickets Fri July 18: 6 & 9 Admission: $20 Public $16 Seniors (62+) $15 Film Society members & students $10 Child (6–12, accompanied by an adult) Please note: There is a $1.25 service charge per ticket ordered online and cash only transactions at the box office. No passes ~ no vouchers accepted to these screenings.