SUNRISE: A SONG OF TWO HUMANS (1927) Scored Live by Ben Model
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Bryn Mawr Film Institute | Bryn Mawr, PA
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A milestone in visual storytelling, this silent (well, sort of) tale of a farmer tempted by a city vamp toward an unspeakable crime is one of cinema’s most significant works and earned Janet Gaynor the first Best Actress Oscar.This screening will be presented with a live original score performed by accompanist/historian Ben Model. After the film, he’ll discuss his book The Silent Film Universe, for sale on-site from Main Point Books
The feature will be preceded by a special preshow, featuring era-appropriate cartoons, newsreels, and more. Newsreel images courtesy of the UCLA Film & Television Archive in collaboration with The Packard Humanities Institute. Visit newsreels.net for more information.
This program is presented in partnership with 6abc Philadelphia.
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Where is it happening?
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W Lancaster Ave,Bryn Mawr,PA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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