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NEWCASTLE SCREENINGS 2012


Australia’s Silent Film Festival is presenting more wonderful cinema classics than ever this year, with rapidly growing interest in silent films thanks to the highly acclaimed new release, The Artist. 

In June 2012, The Greater Union Cinema at 183-185 King Street, Newcastle will host a session of comedy and an entertaining feature film:

30th June at 2pm: Laughter is the Best Medicine - taken silently 4 shorts:

A choice selection of the Kings of Comedy at their funniest and at full throttle!
Four short comedies averaging 20 minutes in length with Charlie Chaplin causing chaos in The Pawnshop (1916); Buster Keaton at his deadpan best in The High Sign (1921); Fay Tincher, one tough cowgirl, as Rowdy Ann (1919); and Max Sennett’s Lizzies of the Field (1924) – a classic of car racing comedy. See the Australia- born star, Billy Bevan, driving his Snoozenburg!

30th June at 4pm: Tol’able David (1921) 

Popular silent star, Richard Barthelmess, stars in this delightful story about a young and innocent country boy living a charmed life until outlaws invade his sheltered rural hometown, and his life is turned upside-down. Forced to grow into a man overnight, David tackles the obstacles thrown at him, making for a most entertaining and exciting drama.

Digital presentations of restored silent film
Live musical accompaniment at each session

Greater Union, 183-185 King St, NEWCASTLE
Ticket prices: $15/$10 Concession.
Festival pass to both sessions $28/$18 concession 
Bookings and info www.ozsilentfilmfestival.c om.au /  info@ozsilentfilmfestival.com.au