Classics Night

Once a month - for one night only - we present a special Classic film from the past. All seats are usually $8.00 for Classics Night.

Past Classics Nights have included THE WIZARD OF OZ, BEN HUR, METROPOLIS, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, THE KING OF HEARTS, DR ZHIVAGO, JULIET OF THE SPIRITS, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, JAILHOUSE ROCK, DR. STRANGELOVE, GONE WITH THE WIND, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, HAROLD & MAUDE, THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN, CITIZEN KANE, ZORBA THE GREEK, MODERN TIMES, THE GOOD THE BAD & THE UGLY, ON THE WATERFRONT, WHITE CHRISTMAS, Howard Hughes' HELL'S ANGELS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, 2001 A SPACE ODYSSEY, INHERIT THE WIND, CASABLANCA, BABY DOLL, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, and Sing-a-Long SOUND OF MUSIC.

Silent Film Event - When it opened in July 1936, Lynwood Theatre was Bainbridge Island's first (and only) talking motion picture house. So each year on July 5 we present a Silent Film to commemorate the art form which preceded us - with LIVE MUSIC ACCOMPANIMENT by Dennis James, organist extraordinaire. So far we've delighted audiences with Buster Keaton's THE CAMERAMAN (1928), THE BLACK PIRATE (1926) with Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin's THE GOLD RUSH (1925), Marion Davies in SHOW PEOPLE (1928), Rudolph Valentino as THE SON OF THE SHEIK (1926) and King Vidor's THE CROWD (1928). With world-renowned accompanist Dennis James at the organ, we bring to life silent classics just as they were presented in the 1920's.

One of Harold Lloyd's greatest films, GIRL SHY is best known for its endlessly inventive chase scene that winds up the film's final 15 minutes. In this classic comedy, Harold is a nervous, stuttering fellow who pales at the sight of women but secretly writes a book on how to seduce them. On his way to the publisher, he meets the perfect girl and manages to talk to her without any trouble. But she rushes off to marry the wrong guy, and Harold must race across town to stop the wedding, using anything he can get his hands on. Seeing the film in a clean 35mm print with an appropriate musical score [which is why we have Dennis], fans will see that Lloyd was as brilliant a filmmaker as he was an actor, making sure each shot was clear, logical, beautiful - and very funny. - Jeffrey Anderson, Variety

Dennis James tours the world by playing original film scores and his own film scores to silent film. When an original film score no longer exists, he composes a score using the music & style of the era, so that to experience a silent film with Dennis is very much as it would have been back in the 1920's and teens. Come experience a bit of historical entertainment with us this Valentine's Day with the lyrical stylings of Dennis James and the comedic talent of Harold Lloyd in GIRL SHY. Also, expect a guest appearance by Bainbridge Island's own Tim Tully.

All Seats - $11.00
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Brought to you by Bainbridge Island Arts & Humanities Council and the Historic Lynwood Theatre.