Silent Film

Silent Film Special: “The Eyes of the Mummy”

The Canton Palace Theatre presents the silent film “The Eyes of the Mummy”, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, with special accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer live at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

A girl is kidnapped and held captive in an ancient Egyptian temple. She is rescued and flees to England, but soon finds that her mysterious captor is still haunting her.

Preorder concessions to be picked up prior to the movie.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
ADMISSION: $10, general admission.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 3 minutes

Silent Film: Show People

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special showing of the silent film “Show People” starring Marion Davies, with accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

A young lady from Georgia goes to Hollywood in the hopes of becoming an actress.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
ADMISSION: $10, general admission.  Tickets available in advance and at the door.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 23 minutes

Silent Film: Safety Last!

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special showing of the silent film “Safety Last!” starring Harold Lloyd, with accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

A boy leaves his small country town and heads to the big city to get a job. As soon as he makes it big his sweetheart will join him and marry him. His enthusiasm to get ahead leads to some interesting adventures.

Preorder concessions to pick up prior to showtime.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 1:00 PM
SHOWTIME: 2:00 PM
ADMISSION: $10, general admission.  Tickets available in advance and at the door.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 14 minutes

Scream Fest Silent Film: Nosferatu

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the silent film “Nosferatu” on Canton’s largest screen, with accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife.

This event is part of Scream Fest, a month-long series of horror films.
Scream Fest 2022 Schedule:
Oct. 1 – Hitchcock Double Feature: Rear Window and Psycho
Oct. 21 – Get Out
Oct. 22 – The Shining
Oct. 28 – The Witch
Oct. 29 – Nosferatu – 100th Anniversary
Series sponsored in part by funding from ArtsinStark and Visit Canton

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
ADMISSION: $10, general admission.  Reservations available in advance, tickets also available at the door.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 34 minutes

Silent Film: Nosferatu

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special showing of the silent film “Nosferatu”, with accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife.

Preorder concessions to pick up prior to showtime.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
ADMISSION: $10, general admission.  Reservations available in advance, tickets also available at the door.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 21 minutes

Silent Film: Nosferatu

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special showing of the silent film “Nosferatu”, with accompaniment by organist Dr. John Schwandt at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife.

About John Schwandt:

Dr. John Schwandt is a nationally acclaimed performer and teacher with over 25 years of experience. Most recently, he was professor and chair of organ at the University of Oklahoma School of Music. At home in many genres of music, he can be encountered in concert across America, on many episodes of American Public Media’s syndicated program Pipedreams, accompanying silent films in churches, concert halls, and theaters, on a CD by the rock band Shiny Toy Guns, as leader of hymn festivals, consultant on organ projects, as a voicer and tonal finisher, and as judge and clinician in many settings.  Dr. Schwandt is well known for his ability as improvisateur and for engaging and exciting audiences of every kind.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOWTIME: 7:30 PM
ADMISSION: $10, all seating reserved.  Please call the box office at 330.454.8172 between 11am and 3pm Monday-Friday to reserve tickets.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 21 minutes

Silent Film Special: “Our Hospitality”

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special presentation of the silent film “Our Hospitality” starring Buster Keaton, with special accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ, live in the theatre.

Synopsis:

A man returns to his Appalachian homestead. On the trip, he falls for a young woman. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 1:00 PM
ADMISSION: $7, all seating reserved.  Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the Box Office at 330.454.8172 between 11am and 3pm Monday-Friday.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes

RESCHEDULED: Silent Film Special: “Our Hospitality”

As of July 9, 2020 this presentation has been rescheduled for September 19, 2020 at 2pm.  Tickets purchased for this date will be honored in September, or refunds can be requested by emailing info@cantonpalacetheatre.org.

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special presentation of the silent film “Our Hospitality” starring Buster Keaton, with special accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

A man returns to his Appalachian homestead. On the trip, he falls for a young woman. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 1:00 PM
ADMISSION: $7, all seating reserved.  Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the Box Office at 330.454.8172 between 11am and 3pm Monday-Friday.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes

RESCHEDULED: Silent Film Special: “Our Hospitality”

PLEASE NOTE: As of April 27, 2020 this event has been rescheduled for July 11, 2020.  Tickets previously purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date.

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special presentation of the silent film “Our Hospitality” starring Buster Keaton, with special accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

A man returns to his Appalachian homestead. On the trip, he falls for a young woman. The only problem is her family has vowed to kill every member of his family.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 1:30 PM
ADMISSION: $7, general admission
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes

Silent Film: Nosferatu

The Canton Palace Theatre presents a special showing of the silent film “Nosferatu”, with accompaniment by organist Jay Spencer at the Kilgen Organ.

Synopsis:

Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter’s wife.

Details

DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
ADMISSION: $7, general admission. Tickets available at the door.
RATING: Not rated
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 21 minutes

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