tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174628492012-01-28T14:14:24.943-08:00Latest updates on Edna Purviance's site (ednapurviance.org), related Charlie Chaplin news and items of interest, with a sampling of my other interests.Edna's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02930822209513131426noreply@blogger.comBlogger13801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17462849.post-35036827173613681202012-01-26T18:52:00.000-08:002012-01-26T18:52:38.156-08:00

Sorry again, for the lack of new post. I have been working every spare free moment after work on the Edna Purviance family biography. Stay tuned, or visit Edna's .org site or even FB fan page. See Edna's event page for coming events! I did just update the Chaplin Library with some great new covers from Dominique! So some great stuff, happening behind the scenes... Also, I went to The Artist (

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January 24, 2012For Heaven Sakesstarring Harold Lloyd Cinema Arts CentreHuntington, New York Cinema Arts Centre Release: In For Heaven’s Sake, legendary comedian Harold Lloyd is a spoiled, rich young man who falls in love with Hope, a poor missionary’s daughter. He rather reluctantly helps her out by populating the mission with local low-lifes who chase him through the streets into the mission,

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Thanks to Dominique and Trish for the links to the new Chaplin & Co3-D French animated series - Number One LINK TO SEE ONLINE Update: the page has been taken off line.

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One advantage of being around a long while, is the fact you can see different versions of films, as they get released. I'm basing this on the USA versions of DVDs available on Chaplin, but if you like the best print quality of Chaplin's films, what was on TCM last night (January 7, 2012), wasn't it. And it's not TCM's fault, it's just what is available now. I watched City Lights, Modern Times, A

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January 7, 2012 - Don't forget Charlie Chaplin on tonight on TCM! Including some with Edna Purviance. Nine films in a roll from the current Janus Film version. 

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January 26-29, 2012Slapstick 2012Bristol, England plus Pre-Festival event on January 21st Here is a Terry Gilliam style trailer and LINK to this year's event.

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Still looking for that Charlie Chaplin and/or Edna Purviance gift? Check out the DVD, music book guide! DVD GUIDE | MUSIC | BOOKS | MORE BOOKS UPDATE! Just learned from one of our loyal Edna fans, that Flicker Alley is having a special sale of the Chaplin at Keystone Collection for $59.96 with FREE SHIPPING. This is directly from the company selling them in the USA, so the best I have seen for

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If you haven't listened, please do, as Garen and Murray Ewing talk, in detail, about nine adventure films from King Kong to Raiders. I've really enjoyed these all year, and learned new items about old favorites and now have some new favorite films in the collection. Two more shows to come!!! LINK http://adventurefilmspodcast.blogspot.com/

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Martin Scorcese 3-D film HUGO is getting a buzz in the silent film world as the story centers around silent French filmmaker Georges Méliès. But the story actually comes from the 500+ page children's book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabret' by Brian Selznick. It's a richly illustrated children's story about an orphan boy who lives in the walls of a Paris train station. He meets Georges Méliès running

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Ten years ago, today, November 25, 2001, I launched Edna Purviance .org. I don't have any party balloons, party horns, big flowers or even a birthday cake.  No mile long special post, or much else today. Just a thank you to all the great supporters and fans over the last 10 years, with special thanks to Garen Ewing and Dominique Dugros, for their special support over the years. Edna's site has

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Sorry for the low updates here, but have been spending time writing after work these days...

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November 22 - January 2012 New York City Library The Birth of Promotion: Inventing Film Publicity in the Silent-Film Era The evolution of motion pictures from invention to art form has spanned the century.  The basic elements of the promotion and distribution of film were established in the silent film era.  This exhibition focuses on the development of those elements -- posters,

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Part 3 - Bill Douglas: Intent on Getting the Image Part 4 - Bill Douglas: Intent on Getting the Image

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If you followed Edna's sites over the years, you know I have mentioned Peter Jewell and the Bill Douglas Centre at the University of Exeter. I met Peter Jewell 10 years ago in London. He was the founder for the Centre back in 1994. He has been a longtime supporter of Edna, so it has been great to see this documentary about his longtime friend. Called 'Intent of Getting the Image' it covers his

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Happy Birthday, Edna Purviance! with a new mural in Niles! by San Francisco bay artist, Laura Ramie "And of course, there is Edna Purviance, Charlie Chaplin’s leading lady for over thirty films. She is wearing her costume from the short In The Park (which was actually filmed in Golden Gate Park). I love Edna and Charlie– they are so cute together!" - Laura Ramie Link to Ramie's full mural

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WE HAVE A WINNER! NAME COMING SOON!!! NOTE: IF YOUR NAME WAS IN THE DRAWING, BUT YOU DIDN'T WIN, A SURPRISE COMING! STAY TUNE! ANNOUNCEMENT ON EDNA'S BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 21TH!  EDNA'S BIRTHDAY CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! FIRST EMAIL WILL BE HAS BEEN SENT WITHIN THE HOUR. IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL, YOU MUST RESPOND IN 24 HOURS, OR A NEW NAME WILL BE DRAWN. THAT'S THE RULES! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!! WE

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October 21-22, 2011 Shasta County Arts Council 6th Annual Silent Film Festival Redding, California Hosted by David Shepard MORE DETAILS

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Edna Purviance's birthday is October 21th! The special Birthday drawing for 'The Sea Gull' book will happen on THURSDAY, October 20th, just after NOON, Pacific Coast time. If you are already entered, please CHECK your EMAIL for the LAST REMINDER notice. If your name is drawn on October 20th, you will receive a special email. YOU will have 24-hours to respond to that email, before the next name

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Hollywood Heritage and the Hollywood Heritage Museum Steve Sylvester and Michael Troyan Evening @ the Barn October 12, 2011 at 7:30 PM book signing for their new book M-G-M: Hollywood's Greatest Backlot co-wrote with Steven Bingen.  From Janet Hoffmann, Hollywood Heritage: Mr. Bingen is also the author of Warner Bros: The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of, and works as an archivist at Warner Bros.

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Marilyn Nash (1926-2011), who co-starred with Charlie Chaplin in 'Monsieur Verdoux' has died. Here's a key scene of Charlie Chaplin and Nash in Monsieur Verdoux. (Thanks to Lisa Stein for the notice.) UPDATE Oct 9, 2011: Here is a post from William Castle, who actually knew Marilyn Nash. He talks about Marilyn and her passing on October 6th, 2011. (Thanks to Garen for the correction on the

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Behind the scenes at Le Giornate Del Cinema Muto Pordenone, Italy - 1-8, October 2011Conductor, Günter Buchwald, talks about Charlie Chaplin's score for 'The Circus' Serge Bromberg talks about Georges Méliès and the restoring of 'Trip to the Moon'

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Edna's 10th Anniversary!Special November Drawing! Click Image for DetailsAnd don't forget Edna's October Birthday Event!LINK!

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Starting October 2nd, Kings Place in London will start there 'Not So Silent Movies' series. "In a brand new series, on the first Sunday of each month this autumn, top musicians will perform spontaneous soundtracks to the world's greatest silent films without watching the films or rehearsing in advance. " - Not So Silent Movies If you live in or near London, sounds like a fun event to check out!

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Composer David Raksin talking about creating the Modern Times score with Charlie Chaplin.

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I have been busy writing, so please excuse the quietness. But don't go away. Special post starting about Oct. 3rd. Meanwhile, back to writing...

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From Newcastle, Australia, comes my very first interview conducted by Newcastle Silent Film organizer, Shana Dennis. The Newcastle Silent Film Fun Factory is having their first, ever, silent film event, thanks to the Australia Silent Film Festival. I feel honored to be asked and hope you will pay a visit and support Shana's event. If you live in that area, I hope you will support the Newcastle

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Finally getting back into writing Edna's family biography after a few months off. Updates could be a bit slow here... In the meantime, with ednapurviance.org 10th year coming in November, I will be posting a new drawing to celebrate! Watch here or on Edna's home page for details! Meanwhile, here is the link to win a copy of 'The Sea Gull' at  Edna's October Birthday event. Like to chat? You

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September 17, 2011Niles Essanay Silent Film MuseumEdna Purviance and Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer' Scene with Edna (left) with Charlie in The Adventurer. Just one of many of the monthly silent films to enjoy. See the full September 2011 schedule at this link.

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And the most popular version in the last 10 years... Michael Jackson's 'Smile'

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The original version of 'Smile' by Nat King Cole.

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Very nice guitar version of 'Smile' by English guitarist Steve Howe and Martin Taylor. Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Popular in the last year is this version of 'Smile' by Glee.

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Not a great clip, but a very short one of Toni Tennille singing 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Natalie Cole version of 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Eric Clapton version of 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Ray Quinn's version of 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Live in Melbourne, Petula Clark singing 'Smile' and 'This is My Song' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC. 'This is My Song' was the theme song

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'Smile' with Rod Stewart Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Janelle Monáe 'Smile' live at the Hollywood Bowl, 2011... Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Here is a twist to 'Smile' by Holly Cole Trio Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Johnny Mathis version of 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Elvis Costello version of 'Smile'

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A sample of Anne Akiko Myers with Ryuichi Sakamoto performance of 'Smile' for the Japan Society 'Concert for Japan' last spring.

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Neil Sedaka - Smile

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Just one of Judy Garland's versions of 'Smile' Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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Here's Smile with Brazilian singer and song writer, Djavan Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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America jazz version of 'Smile' by Sun Ra with the Arkestra Band. Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin, and music director Alfred Newman. More about SMILE. Charlie Chaplin MUSIC.

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For the Labor Day holiday I will be continuing my 'Smile' postings with a 'Smilethon' weekend with the many different versions of 'Smile' with this early 'kick-off' disco version from 1975 by Pino Presti. So come by for a listen for an old favorite or a 'brand new' version! Pino Presti, Italian disco version of 'Smile' from 1975. Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954).

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More versions of 'Smile' as we look at the different recorded versions of 'Smile' over the years. Soulful version from American R&B singer, Timi Yuro British tenor, David Whifield Note: 'Smile' lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954). First recorded by Nat King Cole (1954). Modern Times theme music (1936) by Charlie Chaplin, with the help of arrangers Edward Powell, David Raksin,

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Continuing with the different versions of 'Smile' Sammy Davis Jr. singing 'Smile' on the Jerry Lewis Telethon: Dean Martin on his comedy hour show:

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'Smile' has been recorded by many, so for the next several postings, I am going to post one each day of the most popular recordings of 'Smile.' These will not be in any order. First posting, Tony Bennett's. Smile lyrics by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons (1954) Music by Charlie Chaplin (1936) part of the music score for 'Modern Times'

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It was a September day in 1938. People were just going about their business, like any other day, not knowing a hurricane was on it's way... Amazing footage, from some brave cameraman. The Great New England 1938 Hurricane

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The latest updated trailer for 'The Artist' (2011). The scheduled release is November 23rd. UPDATE: Just saw it recently (TWICE) and just LOVED IT! Special film, in itself.

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November 12 and 13, 2011 Australia's Silent Film Festival Newcastle Screenings Greater Union Charlie Chaplin Mutuals, Buster Keaton in The General, Harold Lloyd and the film Nosferatu all on schedule with live music. Visit the Newcastle Silent Film Fun Factory for the latest details!

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What an exciting surprise today! 'The Sea Gull' A Woman of the Sea' by Linda Wada, is now part of the Newcastle Library collection in Newcastle, Australia! This great surprise, thanks to Shana Dennis, founder of Newcastle's Silent Film Fun Factory. Shana, with help from the Australia Silent Film Festival, will have their first silent film event this November 12 and 13th, 2011 in Newcastle.

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Edna Purviance's October 21st Birthday Drawing! Chance to win a copy of 'The Sea Gull'! DEADLINE TO ENTER - Oct. 20th - NOON Pacific TimeClick on the image to the Official Entry Form! Update: Thanks for all the entries this week from east to west coast and overseas!

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October 21 is Edna Purviance's birthday. Watch Edna's official home site for details for our first event coming very soon!

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From Janet Hoffmann: The 47th annual Cinecon classic Film Festival at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California held over Labor Day Weekend, September 1-5, 2011, will pay tribute to the National Film Preservation Foundation with screenings of two recent NFPF funded projects, The Active Life of Dolly the Dailies– Episode 5, The Chinese Fan, produced by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in 1914 and

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Happy 100th Birthday to Lucille Ball! Here is Lucy from 1962, playing Charlie Chaplin with Vivian Vance.

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Delightful look back to the 1920s in Martinez, California on San Pablo Bay. A slice of real life, that includes the school children of the day, dressing up like Charlie Chaplin. Film about 14 minutes. Enjoy!

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The presentation and unveiling of the special Santa Clarita Plaque honoring Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times' with special guest, Leonard Maltin. SCVTV.com 2/5/2011 SCV Historical Society: Charlie Chaplin: ''Modern Times'' Plaque Unveiling from SCVTV Santa Clarita on Vimeo.

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March 24, 25, April 1, 2012 - Oakland, California - NAPOLEON with Carl Davis and the Oakland East Bay Symphony - Paramount Theater - USA Premiere! Special rare chance to see the full 5 1/2 hour restored film with breaks - One screening per day, four screenings ONLY - Tickets available in July through the San Francisco Silent Film site. LINK Preview Trailer Abel Gance's Napoleon from San

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Santa Clarita Historical Society - Charlie Chaplin film location lecture and slide presentation by author of 'Silent Traces' John Bengtson. Given at the 2011 Chaplin celebration in Santa Clarita. This detailed program is about 20 minutes. SCVTV.com 2/15/2011 SCV Historical Society: Charlie Chaplin: An SCV Connection from SCVTV Santa Clarita on Vimeo. Learn more about the Santa Clarita Valley

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July 10, 2011 - Tonight on '60 Minutes' the 1906 'A Trip Down Market Street' will be shown again. So if you missed last falls broadcast, good time to tune in again. Morley Safer will be talking with archivist Rick Prelinger and historian, David Kiehn (with the Niles Silent Film Museum).

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Summer of Silents - Academy of Motion Pictures July 11, 2011 - The Covered Wagon (1923) Will Ryan & the Cactus County Cowboys perform  their new score by Will Ryan, Benedikt Brydern and Dean Mora for the "Best Picture of 1923"   Paramount's "The Covered Wagon" Starring J. Warren Kerrigan and Lois Wilson featuring Charles Ogle and Alan Hale 35mm print courtesy of the Paramount Pictures

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"Stars and Stripes Forever" was composed by John Philip Sousa in 1897. While his music was recorded, he personally didn't conduct his own band for a sound recording until 1931. So here is John Philip Sousa not only conducting the Sousa band, but introducing his most famous music... Happy 4th!

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Garen and Murray are back with number four of their talks about Garen's favorite Adventure Films. This time, they take us to Japan with the work of Akira Kurosawa 'Hidden Fortress' from 1958. This film is known as the one that inspired George Lucas for his Star War series. If you haven't seen it, you should add to your must see list. Surprisingly funny and masterfully directed. This is a

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   Friday July 1, 2011 8:00 PM - Suggested donation $5 Fremont Occasional Theatre Presents Celebrating the American Movie Musical Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942, Warner Bros)  Saturday July 2 7:30 PM - Suggested donation $5 Frederick Hodges (piano) The Wrecker (1929, Gainsborough Pictures) Preceded by shorts: Ask Father (1919, Rolin) Harold Lloyd, Bebe Daniels, Margaret Joslin The Ropin’ Fool (1921,

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 July 14-17, 2011 Castro Theatre - San Francisco with special guest, Kevin Brownlow With live music by... Alloy Orchestra (USA) Stephen Horne (UK) on piano, accordion, flute Dennis James (USA) on the Castro’s world-famous Mighty Wurlitzer Matti Bye Ensemble (Sweden) Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra (USA) Donald Sosin (USA) on piano, also conducting a small ensemble on opening night Giovanni

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In 1966, I didn't know about Charlie Chaplin, but I did know Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Band. My father would pump quarters into the cafe table side juke box and play 'Whipped Cream' many times on a Friday night dinner out. Being a Charlie Chaplin fan now, wonderful to see this charming tribute by Herb Alpert and the band, on the Charlie Chaplin Studio lot. (Thanks to the Kansas Silent Film

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July 2, 2011- Turner Classic Movies will celebrate the 4th of July weekend with a viewing of Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights' on this week's The Essentials with Alec Baldwin and Robert Osborne. Also mark your calender for a full day of Paulette Goddard, August 2, as part of 2011 'Summer Under the Stars' on TCM.

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This week's Adventure Films with Garen and Murray Ewing, brings us to the west with Humphrey Bograt, Walter Huston and Tim Holt in 'The Treasure of Sierra Madre.' Lively chat about this true classic. Link to Adventure Films program. http://adventurefilmspodcast.blogspot.com/2011/06/adventure-film-3-treasure-of-sierra.html After enjoying the program, and like to learn more, here is a link to '

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KMTR-TV - Eugene, Oregon - Authors, Lon and Debra Davis celebrate their 25 wedding anniversary through their love of the movies, and their book, 'King of the Movies' Francis X. Bushman.

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Portland, Oregon - Hollywood Theatre - June 11, 2011 Here are the winners for the second annual Youth Silent Film Festival. First Place Winner - MEMORIES Julia and Cory Crouser, Sam Barlow High School Damascus & Troutdale, Oregon 12 Memories (Romance) from Ned Thanhouser on Vimeo. Second Place Winner - THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE ALERT Max Reisfer, Bend Senior High School Bend, Oregon 49

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September 23-25, 2011, the Denver Silent Film Festival will be held at the King Center, Auraria Campus, at University of Colorado in Denver. This is their first festival. The program will open with Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in 'The Kid' and 'The Immigrant'. More details to come.

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June 11, 2011 - Portland, Oregon - Youth Silent Film Festival The finalists films will be awarded this weekend. Special report from KGW. Last year, the results were available for viewing, after the event.

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Time for a nice cup of tea and listen to Garen's second adventure film episode, with his brother Murray Ewing, this time covering 'The Man Who Would be King' (1975). What makes this even more insightful, is Garen's longtime interest, and research, into the 1879-1880 Afghan war. He added some fascinating bits from his own carefully done research into today's program. (Learn more from Garen's The

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Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum in Fremont, California, is looking for your vote to help them win a $25,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation 'THIS PLACE MATTER.' If your not a member, you can vote by registering with the trust. You don't have to be a paid member to help. Just takes a few minutes to help! Thanks... LINK

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Yesterday, I had great fun listening to "The Adventure Films Podcast." Created by Garen and his brother Murray Ewing, it is a casual conversation about their love for films. As Garen clearly points out, it's not about historical facts, but about why they love these selected films. With original music by Murray Ewing, the podcast begins with the 1933 'King Kong' as Garen and Murray share their

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June 4 and 5, 2011Charlie Chaplin Days!Old Town NilesFremont, California

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Here are a few of the upcoming annual events in the coming months...Janus FilmsCharlie Chaplin Film Tour (on going and varied locations)London, England - (on going)Barbican Silent Film and Live Music SeriesColumbus, Ohio - May 27-30, 2011Cinevest 43Henderson, Nevada - June 3rd, 2011Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights" with live orchestraFremont, California - June 4-5, 2011Charlie Chaplin DaysBeverly

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June 4th & 5th, 2011Niles Essanay Silent Film MuseumFremont, California

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With 'The Artist' making news in Cannes, I read on the news that 'any good film student knows Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times' was the last silent film made. I got searching on that, and it certainly isn't the case. In fact, there have been other silent films made, including this one from 2005 called 'The Call of Cthulhu' (story from HP Lovecraft).The film won several awards and appeared at many

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The first trailer for 'The Artist' from France. A totally new French silent film.UPDATE: SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011 - Trailer and list of Reviews from Sunday:(The trailer looks great! Wishing the best on Sunday's showing at Cannes. Update: And IT HAS!!! Can't wait to see this film!!!)Reviews of 'The Artists' from Cannes"Cannes has a bona fide crowd pleaser on its hands this morning as the silent film

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From Janet HoffmannHollywood Hertiage MuseumMay 11, 2011Rudolph ValentinoBirthday TributeScreenings of Blood and Sand (TV abridged version and Rudolph Valentino and His 88 American Beauties. Rudolph Valentino was one of the most alluring, enigmatic and simply irresistible movie icons of all time. He continues to inspire generation after generation of moviegoers. The Hollywood Heritage Museum

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Actor Jackie Cooper has died at the age of 88. Here is a few moments with him on 'What's My Line?'.

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APRIL 28, 2011 - UPDATEDo you know which Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance films these images are from? Test your knowledge. Answers on this special page at ednapurviance.org.LINK

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Nothing says business like the sound of a typewriter...And with the last typewriter factory in India stopping production of the typewriter for the consumer market, a tribute to that marvel of industry...One of the things that lead Edna Purviance to San Francisco wasn't only family, but that popular machine of the day, the typewriter. Many young women of Edna's age were drawn to the business

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June 25 - July 2, 2011Update on the Charlie Chaplin portion of 2011 festival in Bologna, Italy.Direct from Il Cinema Ritrovato: "We are pleased to announce some of the programs curated by Cecilia Cenciarelli as part of the ten year project Progetto Chaplin:Kate Guyonvarch and author Lisa Stein, will present the new biography Syd Chaplin, a unique portrait of Sydney Chaplin’s life and art that

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From Bright Shining City and director, Mariusz Kotowski, is this documentary about the European star, Pola Negri. Not easy to find, but here is a link to the Pola Negri Appreciation site for a copy: LINKPola Negri: Life is a Dream in Cinema (Trailer) from Bright ShiningCity on Vimeo.

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April 16th is Charlie Chaplin's birthday, so a day ahead start with a clip from Google!Update: Thanks to Rena Dein, for the info this was filmed in Niles.

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If you thought Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin only appeared together in 'Limelight', think again. Here is the 1922 dated film called 'Seeing Stars' with an array of stars from Chaplin, Keaton, Jackie Coogan and many more...

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Conductor, Carl Davis, talks about the silent film "The Phantom of the Opera"

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April 15, 16, and 17, 2011'The Gold Rush' with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestraconducted by Marin AlsopPress Release:Baltimore, Md. (March 22, 2011) - BSO Music Director Marin Alsop leads the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the original musical score from Charlie Chaplin's The Gold Rush on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8 p.m. at the Music Center at Strathmore and Saturday, April 16

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Film icon and legend, Elizabeth Taylor, as died at the age of 79. BBC News report.Paul Newman tribute to Elizabeth Taylor:Elizabeth on on 'What's My Line?'

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