Silents on the Islands: Silent Movies on the Channel Islands
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PST
Santa Barbara Historical Museum Wednesday, January 29 5:30 – 7 pm PST
Location
Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E De la Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Fees/Admission
Museum Members: $10 Guests: $15 Students: FREE
Contact Information
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
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(805) – 966- 1601
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Description
Silents on the Islands: Silent Movies on the Channel Islands A talk by Betsy J. Green Hundreds of silent movies were filmed on the idyllic islands of California starring luminaries such as Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Keaton, Oliver Hardy, Stan Laurel, and many more. Daring actors and actresses jumped off cliffs, battled pirates, swam with sharks, thwarted evildoers, and rescued mermaids. The earliest films were five- or ten-minutes long and filmed on the beaches. Island movies later grew into million-dollar features with casts of thousands. Join local author and historian Betsy J. Green for a talk on her latest book, Silents on the Islands: Silent movies filmed on California’s Channel Islands. Reservation required. Click the link below to make your reservation! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silents-on-the-islands-silent-movies-on-the-channel-islands-tickets-1127967052819?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&ref=eemail
