Silent Movie - June 13 at 5:15 PM
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Pete Mooney
May 18, 2026, 12:30:24 PM (3 days ago) May 18
to MOVIE PEOPLE
NOT FOR CHILDREN:
Please note: this film includes a storyline involving threat of assault and domestic threat that may be difficult or triggering for some viewers.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 -- 5:15 PM
Silent Movie: "The Signal Tower" -- Shot in 1924
LOCATION: Capitol Theater - The Overture Center
201 State St, Madison, WI
PLAN FOR TRAFFIC & PARKING DELAYS!
LOCATION: Capitol Theater - The Overture Center
201 State St, Madison, WI
PLAN FOR TRAFFIC & PARKING DELAYS!
OUR ITINERARY:
5:15 PM - Ian's Pizza, 100 State Street, Madison, WI
6:20 pm - Walk to Overture's Capitol Theater, 201 State St., Madison, WI
(and, purchase any needed tickets)
<Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended while in the building>
6:30 pm - Listen to the organ pre-concert
7:00 pm - Vaudeville Show
7:20 pm - Movie begins
5:15 PM - Ian's Pizza, 100 State Street, Madison, WI
6:20 pm - Walk to Overture's Capitol Theater, 201 State St., Madison, WI
(and, purchase any needed tickets)
<Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended while in the building>
6:30 pm - Listen to the organ pre-concert
7:00 pm - Vaudeville Show
7:20 pm - Movie begins
9:40 pm - The Chocolate Shoppe, 468 State St.
TICKETS:
Pete has a limited number of adult tickets available at $12 each.
Email Pete at: Pe...@Mooney.WS
(Adult & Youth tickets will also be available at the door; and, they never run out of tickets.)
Invite your friends!
We will be sitting in the front center of the balcony in Row E.
This event is open to the public; so, bring your friends. All ages welcome.
Pete has a limited number of adult tickets available at $12 each.
Email Pete at: Pe...@Mooney.WS
(Adult & Youth tickets will also be available at the door; and, they never run out of tickets.)
Invite your friends!
We will be sitting in the front center of the balcony in Row E.
This event is open to the public; so, bring your friends. All ages welcome.
THE MOVIE:
Climb aboard for “The Signal Tower,” a gripping tale of love, loyalty and danger on the rails. Dave Taylor (Rockliffe Fellowes), a hardworking mountain railroad signalman, is devoted to his wife Sally (Virginia Valli) and young son Sonny (Frankie Darro). But when new colleague Joe Standish (Wallace Beery) moves in as a boarder, his barely concealed attraction to Sally threatens to derail their lives. Filmed on breathtaking Northern California locations—complete with an authentic signal tower built just for the movie—this rare screening showcases one of only two 35mm restoration prints from Photoplay Productions, meticulously dye-tinted to match the colors of the few surviving 16mm originals. A stunning slice of silent-era drama you won’t want to miss.
Climb aboard for “The Signal Tower,” a gripping tale of love, loyalty and danger on the rails. Dave Taylor (Rockliffe Fellowes), a hardworking mountain railroad signalman, is devoted to his wife Sally (Virginia Valli) and young son Sonny (Frankie Darro). But when new colleague Joe Standish (Wallace Beery) moves in as a boarder, his barely concealed attraction to Sally threatens to derail their lives. Filmed on breathtaking Northern California locations—complete with an authentic signal tower built just for the movie—this rare screening showcases one of only two 35mm restoration prints from Photoplay Productions, meticulously dye-tinted to match the colors of the few surviving 16mm originals. A stunning slice of silent-era drama you won’t want to miss.
THE EVENT:
Organist: Jelani Edington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Doc the Rube, Wayne the Wizard
Organist: Jelani Edington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Doc the Rube, Wayne the Wizard
NOTE:
Overture’s Duck Soup Cinema silent film series is nationally known for providing an authentic and rare silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater, which opened in 1928. As these films were released nearly a century ago, some films may depict theatric and social conventions of the time related to race, gender, socio-economic status and identity which are unacceptable. In response to and in alignment with our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we will be providing pre- and post-show resource material exploring key topics throughout the season.
Overture’s Duck Soup Cinema silent film series is nationally known for providing an authentic and rare silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater, which opened in 1928. As these films were released nearly a century ago, some films may depict theatric and social conventions of the time related to race, gender, socio-economic status and identity which are unacceptable. In response to and in alignment with our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we will be providing pre- and post-show resource material exploring key topics throughout the season.
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