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Join us and watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum. The film was Hitchcock’s first thriller and established his reputation as a director. Its plot concerns the hunt for a Jack the Ripper-like serial killer in London.
We hope you enjoy our choice, here is more information about this groundbreaking film.
Before showtime, the museum will open to us one hour before the general public, to allow for costumed photographs, mingling, etc.
AGENDA:
3:00 pm GBACG pre-show party
4:00 pm Showtime – intro and 2 one-reel shorts or one two-reel film
4:35 pm Intermission
4:40 pm The Lodger
6:10 pm Program over
Concessions will be available for purchase at the theater: Sodas and water; popcorn, candy, and candy bars, ice cream (cost ranging from $1 – $4)
Costuming: Silent movies era, your favorite classical film characters, the glamour of the cinema!