DESCRIPTION:
An excerpt from David Johnston's show 'A Day at the Silent Movies' at the Orion Centre 3/17 Wurlitzer (ex Capitol Theatre) Campsie NSW. With his love of theatre, theatre organs and creative music, David is considered to be Australia's finest exponent of silent movie accompaniment. We pick up the end of a Singalong, and the conclusion of the first half with an intro to a typically hilarious slapstick short feature with Monty Banks (6.50 in), preceded by snippets from the music of Charlie Chaplin. This will give you some idea of how hard these guys (the players) worked as they replaced entire orchestras, with their 'Band in a Box' - and a good laugh too. And does the music matter? - try watching with the sound off ! As always, good speakers or headphones enhance the experience. And watch at 480p if possible (click cog bottom right of picture)