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Capitolfest 3 FINAL Final Revised Schedule
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Fair Pickings
Jul 27, 2005, 12:40:47 PM7/27/05
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Thanks to everyone who helped us in the search for a 35mm print of LIMOUSINE LOVE. It doesn't appear as if there IS one. But the posting here was instrumental in locating a 16mm print of same, which we've decided to show as part of our pre-glow at the Rome Elks Club on Friday night. (All 16mm stuff there.) And we've added THE PIP FROM PITTSBURGH (1931, Charley Chase & Thelma Todd) to fill-in on Saturday night where LIMOUSINE LOVE orginally was. Anyway, here is the absolutely FINAL schedule. Those wishing to sign up for the whole works can still save $5 per registration if it's postmarked by this Monday (Aug. 1).
Art Pierce
CAPITOL THEATRE, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY
CAPITOLFEST 3
AUGUST 12, 13, 14, 2005
3 Day Classic Movie Festival
****9 features****14 shorts****All in 35mm except as noted
Friday, August 12 (³pre-glow²), Elks¹ Club 16mm program (silents accompanied by Avery Tunningley on the 1933 original installation Moller classical organ)
7:00 The Winning of Barbara Worth (Goldwyn, 1926) Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Gary Cooper (95 min.) SILENT
8:40 Intermission (15 minutes)
8:55 Vitaphone Vaudville (WB, 1938) (10 minutes)
9:20 White Gold (DeMille, 1927) Jetta Goudal, Kenneth Thompson, George Bancroft; d: William K. Howard (75 minutes) SILENT
10:25 Limousine Love (Roach, 1928) Charley Chase, Viola Richard, Edgar Kennedy SILENT
The remaining films are all in 35mm, shown at the Capitol Theatre; silents accompanied
by the Capitol¹s 1928 original installation Moller theatre organ:
Saturday, August 13
Session #1 (silent movie accompaniment by Avery Tunningley)
1:00 The Night Court (WB/Vitaphone, 1927) William Demarest (10 min.)
1:10 Dick Rich & His Melodious Men (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) (10 min.)
1:22 Blonde or Brunette (Paramount, 1927) Adolphe Menjou, Greta Nissen (66 minutes) SILENT
2:30 Intermission (15 min.)
2:50 Songs from Lost Musicals (live performances by Marci Perini-Bowers, soprano, David Sabin, piano, Jonathan Auslander, novelty singer, Avery Tunningley, theatre organ)
3:20 The Guilty Generation (Columbia, 1931) Leo Carrillo, Constance Cummings, Robert Young, Boris Karloff ; d: Rowland V. Lee (82 min.)
4:45 dinner break
Session #2 (silent movie accompaniment by Dennis James)
6:30 The Pip from Pittsburgh (Roach, 1931) Charley Chase, Thelma Todd (20 minutes)
6:55 While the City Sleeps (MGM, 1928) Lon Chaney, Anita Page, Mae Busch; d: Jack Conway (70 min.) SILENT
8:08 Intermission (20 min.)
8:30 Larry Ceballos¹ Roof Garden Revue (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) w/Lyda Roberti (10 min.)
8:45 Susie¹s Affairs (Columbia, 1934) Art Jarrett, Betty Grable (20 min.)
9:05 The Gorilla Hunt (Columbia, 1939) animated by Ub Iwerks (7 min.)
9:13 A Child of Manhattan (Columbia, 1933) Nancy Carroll, John Boles, Buck Jones (70 min.)
Sunday, August 14
Session #3
10:15 a.m. Jack White & His Montrealers (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) (10 min.)
10:30 a.m. Sol Violinsky (WB/Vitaphone, 1929) (10 min.)
10:45 a.m. Queen High (Paramount, 1930) Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan, Ginger Rogers, Stanley Smith (85 min.)
12:10 Intermission (15 minutes)
12:25 p.m. Red Hair (1928) color test footage/Three Weeks (1924) test footage SILENT
12:30 p.m. Kick In (Paramount, 1931) Clara Bow, Regis Toomey, Wynne Gibson (75 min.)
1:45 lunch break
Session #4 (silent movie accompaniment by Dr. Philip Carli)
3:00 The Police Quartette (WB/Vitaphone, 1927) (10 min.)
3:15 Paul Tremaine & His Aristocrats (WB/Vitaphone, 1929) (10 min.)
3:25 20th Century Fox Studio Tour (1936) (15 min.)
3:45 The Greater Talkie Season (1929) Ronald Colman Technicolor (5 min.)
3:40 Married in Hollywood (Fox, 1929) Technicolor excerpt (12 min.)
4:05 Tall, Dark, and Gruesome (Columbia, 1946) Hugh Herbert (17 min.)
4:25 Intermission (15 min.)
4:40 Wild Oranges (Goldwyn, 1924) Virginia Valli, Frank Mayo; d: King Vidor SILENT (80 min.)
The Capitolfest, now in its third year, is held at the historic 1,741-seat movie palace, The Capitol Theatre, in Rome, New York. The Capitol was built as a movie house and opened December 10, 1928 will an all-movie program including the First National feature, Lilac Time. The Capitol Theatre remains the only building in Rome, N.Y. (population c.35,000) constructed for the specific purpose of exhibiting motion pictures.
Although the theatre received an Art Deco face-lift in 1939, the auditorium is configured exactly as it was in 1928, and much of the original decor remains. Also still in place is the theatre¹s 3 manual, 7 rank, Moller theatre organ. The organ was restored in 2002 and since then has been used on a regular basis to accompany silent movies.
All the films at the Capitol are shown in 35mm prints on the theatre¹s carbon arc, variable speed projectors. Capitolfest movies will also be shown in 35mm prints, from archives such as the Library of Congress, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Sony Pictures, & Warner Bros. The festival includes several extremely rare talking films, as well as some equally rare silent gems. Each of the silent films will be accompanied by one of the world¹s foremost exponents of authentic silent movie accompaniment. The goal of the Capitol theatre is to not only show these vintage films, but to re-create the experience of seeing these movies when they were new.
By popular request, an optional Friday evening session of the Capitolfest has been added this year. In order to show some titles that are unavailable in 35mm prints, a 16mm show will be presented in the more intimate setting of the Rome Elks¹ Club, which is across the street from the rear of the Capitol building. The Elks¹ Club is in the 1848 Wheeler Armstrong house, and the grand ball room in which the movies will be shown possesses an original installation 1933 classical Moller organ, with a touch a theatre organ voicing. Avery Tunningley will accompany the silents on this occasion. Because of the relatively small size of what will serve as the screening room at the Elks¹ Club, seating will be very limited. Those wishing to attend the Friday evening session are urged to register early.
Capitolfest differs from other classic movie festivals in its leisurely pacing. There are intermissions within each session (featuring live organ music), and relatively lengthy breaks between sessions, allowing attendées to savor the films. (Thus our slogan: ³A vacation--not a marathon.²) As with last year¹s show, there will also be an optional Saturday evening buffet dinner at the Elks¹ Club, complete with organ music. Again, seating is limited, so it is recommended that those wishing to attend this function sign-up well in advance.
As always, Capitolfest organizers would be more than happy to provide interested parties with more information. Updated info (including a list of area hotels) can be found on the Rome Grand Theatre Organ website at www.theatreorgans.com/ny/rome/
REGISTRATION RATES:
1. Pre-August 1 Registration:
Weekend Pass (Sat-Sun/All 4 Sessions)
$35 (12 & under, $20)
2. One-day Registration:
All day Saturday OR All day Sunday (2 Sessions)
$22 (12 & under, $10)
3. Single session Registration:
Only ONE Session (Either Saturday OR Sunday)
$13 (12 & under, $5)
4. Pre-August 1 Registration:
Weekend pass PLUS Friday pre-glow
$40 (12 & under $23)
(note: very limited seating for pre-glow; sold ONLY with weekend pass until Aug. 1, when any remaining seats will go on sale)
Pre-Aug. 1 rates represent a $5 savings per pass on nos. 1 & 4
Optional buffet dinner at Rome Elks¹ Club (between sessions 1 & 2 on Saturday), $17 per person
r Sign me up for Saturday buffet, ____ person(s) (include no money for buffet--pay upon arrival)
REGISTRATION FORM:
Please complete this form and return with your payment (check/money order payable to Capitol Theatre) to:
RGTOS, Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440
NAME(S)_________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________________________________________________________
NUMBER and TYPE of REGISTRATION(S)_______ at $__________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $__________________
CREDIT CARD: Visa MC #______________________________Expiration date_________________________
E-MAIL________________________ We will hold tickets/badges for you at the theatre; they will not be mailed.
Info: Art Pierce 315-337-6453 (cpi...@twcny.rr.com); Doug Swarthout 315-821-6188 (d...@berryhillbookshop.com)
Rome hotels include:
Adirondack-13 Pines Motel
River Road
15-337-4930
American Heritage Motor Inn
799 Lower Lawrence
315-339-3610
*Beeches Paul Revere Motor Lodge
Rte 26 (North Turin Road)
315-336-1775
Travel Inn
cr. Erie Blvd./Black River Blvd.
315-337-9400
Green Lantern Motor Court
8189 Turin Road
315-336-5200
*Quality Inn
corner Erie Blvd. W./S. James
315-336-4300
The Rome Motel
Rte 26 North (8257 N. Turin Road)
315-336-4200
*Special rate when mentioning ³Capitolfest.² (Quality Inn within walking distance of Capitol Theatre. As of 7/24, however, no double rooms are available at the Quality Inn; rooms ARE available at the Beeches, however. $79 single $89 2 queen beds, 2 or more people; ask for Kim Tyler or Jackie Salsbury for special rate.)
other local hotels:
Carriage Motor Inn
Rte 233 Westmoreland
315-853-3561
Villages at Turning Stone RV Park
361-7711
The train station is approx. 2 miles from Quality Inn and Travel Inn (the motels that are 3 blocks from the Capitol Theatre). Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL for reservations or information. The VIP city bus terminal is located in the train station, but the buses do not run on Sunday. P.J.¹s Taxi (ph. 315-225-0993) charges $4.26-5.50 ($1 for each extra passenger) for transportation from the Capitol or the aforementioned hotels to the station, or from the Beeches to the Capitol.
Art Pierce
CAPITOL THEATRE, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY
CAPITOLFEST 3
AUGUST 12, 13, 14, 2005
3 Day Classic Movie Festival ****9 features****14 shorts****All in 35mm except as noted
7:00 The Winning of Barbara Worth (Goldwyn, 1926) Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Gary Cooper (95 min.) SILENT
8:40 Intermission (15 minutes)
8:55 Vitaphone Vaudville (WB, 1938) (10 minutes)
9:20 White Gold (DeMille, 1927) Jetta Goudal, Kenneth Thompson, George Bancroft; d: William K. Howard (75 minutes) SILENT
10:25 Limousine Love (Roach, 1928) Charley Chase, Viola Richard, Edgar Kennedy SILENT
The remaining films are all in 35mm, shown at the Capitol Theatre; silents accompanied
by the Capitol¹s 1928 original installation Moller theatre organ:
Saturday, August 13
Session #1 (silent movie accompaniment by Avery Tunningley)1:00 The Night Court (WB/Vitaphone, 1927) William Demarest (10 min.)
1:10 Dick Rich & His Melodious Men (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) (10 min.)
1:22 Blonde or Brunette (Paramount, 1927) Adolphe Menjou, Greta Nissen (66 minutes) SILENT
2:30 Intermission (15 min.)
2:50 Songs from Lost Musicals (live performances by Marci Perini-Bowers, soprano, David Sabin, piano, Jonathan Auslander, novelty singer, Avery Tunningley, theatre organ)
3:20 The Guilty Generation (Columbia, 1931) Leo Carrillo, Constance Cummings, Robert Young, Boris Karloff ; d: Rowland V. Lee (82 min.)
4:45 dinner break
Session #2 (silent movie accompaniment by Dennis James)
6:30 The Pip from Pittsburgh (Roach, 1931) Charley Chase, Thelma Todd (20 minutes)
6:55 While the City Sleeps (MGM, 1928) Lon Chaney, Anita Page, Mae Busch; d: Jack Conway (70 min.) SILENT
8:08 Intermission (20 min.)
8:30 Larry Ceballos¹ Roof Garden Revue (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) w/Lyda Roberti (10 min.)
8:45 Susie¹s Affairs (Columbia, 1934) Art Jarrett, Betty Grable (20 min.)
9:05 The Gorilla Hunt (Columbia, 1939) animated by Ub Iwerks (7 min.)
9:13 A Child of Manhattan (Columbia, 1933) Nancy Carroll, John Boles, Buck Jones (70 min.)
Sunday, August 14
Session #310:15 a.m. Jack White & His Montrealers (WB/Vitaphone, 1928) (10 min.)
10:30 a.m. Sol Violinsky (WB/Vitaphone, 1929) (10 min.)
10:45 a.m. Queen High (Paramount, 1930) Charles Ruggles, Frank Morgan, Ginger Rogers, Stanley Smith (85 min.)
12:10 Intermission (15 minutes)
12:25 p.m. Red Hair (1928) color test footage/Three Weeks (1924) test footage SILENT
12:30 p.m. Kick In (Paramount, 1931) Clara Bow, Regis Toomey, Wynne Gibson (75 min.)
1:45 lunch break
Session #4 (silent movie accompaniment by Dr. Philip Carli)
3:00 The Police Quartette (WB/Vitaphone, 1927) (10 min.)
3:15 Paul Tremaine & His Aristocrats (WB/Vitaphone, 1929) (10 min.)
3:25 20th Century Fox Studio Tour (1936) (15 min.)
3:45 The Greater Talkie Season (1929) Ronald Colman Technicolor (5 min.)
3:40 Married in Hollywood (Fox, 1929) Technicolor excerpt (12 min.)
4:05 Tall, Dark, and Gruesome (Columbia, 1946) Hugh Herbert (17 min.)
4:25 Intermission (15 min.)
4:40 Wild Oranges (Goldwyn, 1924) Virginia Valli, Frank Mayo; d: King Vidor SILENT (80 min.)
The Capitolfest, now in its third year, is held at the historic 1,741-seat movie palace, The Capitol Theatre, in Rome, New York. The Capitol was built as a movie house and opened December 10, 1928 will an all-movie program including the First National feature, Lilac Time. The Capitol Theatre remains the only building in Rome, N.Y. (population c.35,000) constructed for the specific purpose of exhibiting motion pictures.
Although the theatre received an Art Deco face-lift in 1939, the auditorium is configured exactly as it was in 1928, and much of the original decor remains. Also still in place is the theatre¹s 3 manual, 7 rank, Moller theatre organ. The organ was restored in 2002 and since then has been used on a regular basis to accompany silent movies.
All the films at the Capitol are shown in 35mm prints on the theatre¹s carbon arc, variable speed projectors. Capitolfest movies will also be shown in 35mm prints, from archives such as the Library of Congress, UCLA Film & Television Archive, Sony Pictures, & Warner Bros. The festival includes several extremely rare talking films, as well as some equally rare silent gems. Each of the silent films will be accompanied by one of the world¹s foremost exponents of authentic silent movie accompaniment. The goal of the Capitol theatre is to not only show these vintage films, but to re-create the experience of seeing these movies when they were new.
By popular request, an optional Friday evening session of the Capitolfest has been added this year. In order to show some titles that are unavailable in 35mm prints, a 16mm show will be presented in the more intimate setting of the Rome Elks¹ Club, which is across the street from the rear of the Capitol building. The Elks¹ Club is in the 1848 Wheeler Armstrong house, and the grand ball room in which the movies will be shown possesses an original installation 1933 classical Moller organ, with a touch a theatre organ voicing. Avery Tunningley will accompany the silents on this occasion. Because of the relatively small size of what will serve as the screening room at the Elks¹ Club, seating will be very limited. Those wishing to attend the Friday evening session are urged to register early.
Capitolfest differs from other classic movie festivals in its leisurely pacing. There are intermissions within each session (featuring live organ music), and relatively lengthy breaks between sessions, allowing attendées to savor the films. (Thus our slogan: ³A vacation--not a marathon.²) As with last year¹s show, there will also be an optional Saturday evening buffet dinner at the Elks¹ Club, complete with organ music. Again, seating is limited, so it is recommended that those wishing to attend this function sign-up well in advance.
As always, Capitolfest organizers would be more than happy to provide interested parties with more information. Updated info (including a list of area hotels) can be found on the Rome Grand Theatre Organ website at www.theatreorgans.com/ny/rome/
REGISTRATION RATES:
1. Pre-August 1 Registration:
Weekend Pass (Sat-Sun/All 4 Sessions)
$35 (12 & under, $20)
2. One-day Registration:
All day Saturday OR All day Sunday (2 Sessions)
$22 (12 & under, $10)
3. Single session Registration:
Only ONE Session (Either Saturday OR Sunday)
$13 (12 & under, $5)
4. Pre-August 1 Registration:
Weekend pass PLUS Friday pre-glow
$40 (12 & under $23)
(note: very limited seating for pre-glow; sold ONLY with weekend pass until Aug. 1, when any remaining seats will go on sale)
Pre-Aug. 1 rates represent a $5 savings per pass on nos. 1 & 4
Optional buffet dinner at Rome Elks¹ Club (between sessions 1 & 2 on Saturday), $17 per person
r Sign me up for Saturday buffet, ____ person(s) (include no money for buffet--pay upon arrival)
REGISTRATION FORM:
Please complete this form and return with your payment (check/money order payable to Capitol Theatre) to:
RGTOS, Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., Rome, NY 13440
NAME(S)_________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP____________________________________________________________________________
NUMBER and TYPE of REGISTRATION(S)_______ at $__________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $__________________
CREDIT CARD: Visa MC #______________________________Expiration date_________________________
E-MAIL________________________ We will hold tickets/badges for you at the theatre; they will not be mailed.
Info: Art Pierce 315-337-6453 (cpi...@twcny.rr.com); Doug Swarthout 315-821-6188 (d...@berryhillbookshop.com)
Adirondack-13 Pines Motel
River Road
15-337-4930
American Heritage Motor Inn
799 Lower Lawrence
315-339-3610
*Beeches Paul Revere Motor Lodge
Rte 26 (North Turin Road)
315-336-1775
Travel Inn
cr. Erie Blvd./Black River Blvd.
315-337-9400
Green Lantern Motor Court
8189 Turin Road
315-336-5200
*Quality Inn
corner Erie Blvd. W./S. James
315-336-4300
The Rome Motel
Rte 26 North (8257 N. Turin Road)
315-336-4200
*Special rate when mentioning ³Capitolfest.² (Quality Inn within walking distance of Capitol Theatre. As of 7/24, however, no double rooms are available at the Quality Inn; rooms ARE available at the Beeches, however. $79 single $89 2 queen beds, 2 or more people; ask for Kim Tyler or Jackie Salsbury for special rate.)
Carriage Motor Inn
Rte 233 Westmoreland
315-853-3561
campground:
Villages at Turning Stone RV Park361-7711
The train station is approx. 2 miles from Quality Inn and Travel Inn (the motels that are 3 blocks from the Capitol Theatre). Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL for reservations or information. The VIP city bus terminal is located in the train station, but the buses do not run on Sunday. P.J.¹s Taxi (ph. 315-225-0993) charges $4.26-5.50 ($1 for each extra passenger) for transportation from the Capitol or the aforementioned hotels to the station, or from the Beeches to the Capitol.
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