Glen Foerd invites film lovers of all ages to experience silent cinema with a twist during Silent Movie Night with Live Music on Tuesday, July 22. The outdoor screening will feature a selection of the most iconic short films of Buster Keaton’s (1895-1966), brought to life with original scores by Not So Silent Cinema director Brendan Cooney, a Philadelphia-based composer.
The event runs from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Glen Foerd, 5001 Grant Ave. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for a night under the stars.
Keaton, known as “The Great Stone Face,” is celebrated for his physical comedy and daredevil stunts. The program includes four classic shorts:
• One Week (1920)
• The Haunted House (1921)
• Cops (1922)
• The Electric House (1922)
The musical accompaniment — crafted by Cooney and performed live by an NSSC trio — blends ragtime, blues, bluegrass, old-time and hot jazz to create a 1920s Americana soundscape that complements Keaton’s humor.
Admission is $25 for general entry and $20 for students and seniors. For tickets and more information, visit www.glenfoerd.org/events. ••
