March 01, 2006
New Music Circle @ SLAM
Not only does St. Louis have an embarrassment of great, alternative film options, the town seems to have a little thing for silent film accompaniment. Out there are not only the regular visits of the Alloy Orchestra to Webster University, but also the occasional appearances of St. Louis' own, long-running New Music Circle. That group'll have a show upcoming and the details are below. ("Lingering kisses"? Ooh-la-la.)
SPECIAL FILM PRESENTATION
Friday, March 3, 7:00 pm
Circle Cinema
Beyond the Rocks (1922, 85 minutes, tinted, silent)
Directed by Sam Wood
Join us as New Music Circle provides musical accompaniment to the recently rediscovered silent romance starring film legends Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in a rare pairing. This European version features full-length love scenes complete with lingering kisses.
Long considered one of the great lost films from the Hollywood golden age, BEYOND THE ROCKS was rediscovered in 2003 as part of a collection left to the Nederlands Filmmuseum.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.slam.org, call 314.655.5299, or stop by the Information Center during regular Museum hours.