Silent Horror: The Cat and the Canary
There will be two opportunities to see the ‘silent’ film classic, The Cat and the Canary, this Halloween: Friday Oct 24, 2025, 7:00 PM at Barker Hall, (at Trinity Church) 600 Franklin, Michigan City as well as Thursday Oct 30, 10 AM at the Michigan City Public Library.
The Cat and Canary (1927 – 65 minutes) is a silent horror/murder-mystery comedy that uses German Expressionistic techniques. Directed by noted German director, Paul Levi, it was Universal’s earliest horror production and became the cornerstone of Universal’s school of horror. Based on the hit Broadway play of the same name, it has been remade several times, most notably starring Bob Hope.
The film begins as greedy relatives arrive at the spooky mansion of a rich uncle for the reading of his will. All dream of wealth. But instead a series of unfortunate events delay the ultimate happy ending.
The star of the film is Laura La Plante, at the time one of the most famous actresses in Hollywood.
This presentation includes a new score with sound effects by Dan Schaaf and voice-overs by several local actors. Dan is perhaps best known for his rock opera, ‘MACBETH!’ and more recently for his ‘BELLE, THE MURDER MUSICAL’ and ‘REMEMBERING NAOMI’, a suite for concert band. His silent film scores have been shown at the Vicker’s Theater and The Acorn in Three Oaks, several Chicago venues, State Theater South Bend, Notre Dame and throughout North West Indiana. More info at SuddenProductions.com.
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