An enormous hit from director Cecil B. DeMille’s independent production phase, this telling of the life of Christ is a masterpiece of pictorial arrangement, offering the essential episodes of the Biblical story as devotional tableaux, capped with teeming sequences of intense, dramatic action (in particular, the crucifixion). H. B. Warner’s wan, ethereal Jesus is breathtaking, … [Read more…]
Baby Peggy, “Hollywood’s Tiny Titan,” stars as the adorable Captain January, a shipwrecked orphan taken in and raised by kindly lighthouse keeper Jeremiah Judkins. When the local townsfolk become concerned about the elderly Judkins’ ability to care for little January, she is determined to find a way to stay with her beloved guardian, in this … [Read more…]
On the occasion of its 50th Anniversary, UCLA Film & Television Archive is proud to celebrate the legacy of storied producer and director Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959). At the heart of this retrospective are restorations of 10 DeMille features performed by the Archive throughout its own history. A founding figure of American cinema, Cecil B. … [Read more…]
For a feller who claimed to vastly prefer working with male actors rather than female ones, director William Wellman certainly knew how to construct a lush romantic lark. After a string of dusty oaters in the first half of the Twenties (and before the machismo of films like Wings, The Public Enemy and The Call … [Read more…]
“Garbo’s acting, across near a century of time, can still put a tingle in your gut. Garbo makes you suspend disbelief.” — Chris Edwards, Silent Volume Ahhhh, that kiss! That legendary first kiss between Greta Garbo and John Gilbert, the one that’s reverberated across the decades as a landmark in cinematic sensuality, is contained within … [Read more…]
Crescenta Valley’s Silent Movie Man, Joe Renaudo, will use his vintage hand cranked silent movie projector to entertain everyone with Christmas/winter themed movies. Live music by Cliff Retallick will accompany the silent movies. Bring a snack or treat to share. Drinks will be provided Enjoy the historical photos on display Local history books, all signed … [Read more…]
With this special Archive Treasures screening we celebrate and reflect on the centennial anniversary of the first theatrically released newsreel, which was produced as part of the media empire overseen by William Randolph Hearst. From 1914 to 1967 Hearst produced newsreels, often times in partnership with other companies, and under a number of different names, … [Read more…]
The Debut of All Wet! went off with out a hitch! The audience loved the original songs and incredibly talented ladies and we raised a bundle of money for the Stop the Millennium Project! Stay Tuned for more ALL WET! Shows in 2015 We have some very unique shows to finish out 2014. … [Read more…]
Stop the Millennium Project is working with attorney, Robert Silverstein to fight the city and keep them from putting in two huge buildings next to the Capitol records building in Hollywood. The building project would not only destroy the Hollywood sky line and obstruct the Hollywood sign, but also leave the door wide open for more … [Read more…]
The Hollywood Cabaret is proud to announce that early jazz stylist Flannery Lunsford and pianist & silent film accompanist Cliff Retallick will be our special musical guests at our show on Thursday November 13th at Next Door Lounge!