Silent Movie - Saturday, May 3rd

[Pete Mooney]

Hey, 

Mendota is still a bit cool.  And, I don't want to go out sailing and get wet & cold; oh, whatever will I do?

I know!  I will go to a "silent movie" with my sailing friends!

Silent Movie - "The Dragon Painter"  - <a romance, drama film that was released on January 1, 1919>

May 3, 2025  5:15 PM  CDT
Capitol Theater - The Overture Center  -  201 State Street

ALLOW TIME FOR TRAFFIC & PARKING!
See: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parking/garages-lots

OUR ITINERARY:
5:15 PM - Ian's Pizza, 100 State St.
6:20 pm - Walk to Overture's Capitol Theater, 201 State St.
(and, purchase any needed tickets)
<Wearing a face mask is strongly recommended while in the building>
6:30 pm - Listen to the organ pre-show
7:00 pm - Vaudeville Show
7:20 pm - Movie begins
8:00 pm - The Chocolate Shoppe, 468 State St.

TICKETS:
Pete has a limited number of adult tickets available at $10 each.
Email Pete at: Pe...@Mooney.WS
(Adult & Youth tickets will also be available at the door; and, they never run out of tickets.)

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>

THE MOVIE:
Get swept away by the haunting beauty of “The Dragon Painter.” Starring the incredible Sessue Hayakawa, this film tells the tale of Tatsu, a passionate artist who loses himself in his art—literally! Believing his beloved princess has been captured by a dragon, Tatsu’s obsession blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. This is more than just a love story; it’s a piece of cinematic history. Once thought lost, “The Dragon Painter” is a treasure of Asian-American film that you won’t want to miss. Come see for yourself why Sessue Hayakawa was a true star of the silent era!

THE EVENT:
Organist: Jelani Eddington <on the The Grand Barton organ>
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Beni Daiko Taiko Drumming
Lobby Acts: 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.