Silent Shorts at the Aero Theatre May 17th

With Live Musical Accompaniment!
Short Film Programs 2013
Silent Comedy Shorts

Join us for a Flicker Alley program of hilarious live action and animated shorts from the collections of Serge Bromberg, Lobster Films and David Shepard. These beautiful new digital transfers make their U.S. debut here!

Program includes:

The Cartoon Factory” (1924, 8 min.) Koko the Clown and his animator do battle with toy soldiers.

What Price Goofy?” (1925, 24 min.) A jealous wife and a stray dog keep Charley Chase hopping.

The Immigrant” (1917, 20 min.) While on the boat to America, Charlie Chaplin falls for a woman.

The Love Nest” (1923, 20 min.) Buster Keaton takes to the sea to forget the woman who broke his heart.

Now You Tell One” (1926, 22 min.) Members of a Liar’s Club are impressed by Charley Bowers’ fantastic story.

Excelsior! Prince of Magicians” (1901, 2 min.) A bit of movie magic from Georges Méliès.

Felix Goes West” (1924, 8 min.) Everyone’s favorite cartoon cat is caught between cowboys and Indians.

With live piano accompaniment by Cliff Retallick.