Silent Movie Matinee: Anthony Asquith: Crossing Boundaries

Sun, Apr 8 2018
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Central Library, Dweck Center

BPL Presents movies

A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929) 87 minutes UK/Sweden
Today’s film was produced at the end of the silent-era and provides an example of how far silent films had evolved in creating a cinematic-language that was fully-visual, and emotional, at the moment that sound, and talking-pictures, were about to replace them. It is a noir-ish thriller that tells the story of Sally, a manicurist (Norah Baring), and Joe, a barber (Uno Henning), who both work at the same shop. Joe feels a romantic interest that Sally does not share, but when Sally shows interest in a farmer from Dartmoor (Hans Adelbert Schlettow), a jealousy begins to emerge that Joe cannot seem to control.

Directed and written by Anthony Asquith.

With Live Piano Accompaniment by Bernie Anderson.

Curated and Hosted by Ken Gordon.

Children under the age of six will not be admitted to this program.

Silent Movie Matinee is supported by Los Blancos and other generous supporters.

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