The Dragon Painter - Duck Soup Cinema

Name: The Dragon Painter - Duck Soup Cinema
Start: 2025-05-03T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-03T16:30:00-05:00
Location: 201 State St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703

Schedule

Sat May 03 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

201 State St, Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703 | Madison, WI

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!
Organist: Jelani Eddington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Beni Daiko Taiko Drumming
Lobby Acts: Doc the Rube and Wayne the Wizard
Both performances will have an ASL interpreter.
Print provided by Kino Lorber and the San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. This season, Duck Soup Cinema takes you on an adventure through the theme of illusion versus reality. It’s a thought-provoking season that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!