Silent Film: The Clown Princes

Relive the golden age of silent film as Rick Benjamin returns to lead the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra in live accompaniment to three classic comedies starring Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd. A featured artist on PBS’ Great Performances, Benjamin has conducted nearly 800 silent film screenings across the U.S. and Europe. Funny, surprising, and unlike anything else this season.

Buster Keaton in The Haunted House
Metro Pictures, 1921
With the original 1921 orchestral score by James C. Bradford.

Charlie Chaplin in The Pawnshop
Mutual Film Corporation, 1916
With the original 1916 orchestral score by Bailey F. Alart.

Harold Lloyd in Get Out and Get Under
Hal Roach Studios, 1920
With the original 1920 orchestral score by Samuel M. Berg.