Buster Keaton masterpieces will headline the Balboa Theatre?s 81st Birthday Bash on Tuesday, Feb. 27. SHERLOCK JR. follows the hilarious adventures of a movie theater projectionist (Keaton) who finds himself in the film he is projecting! In THE PLAYHOUSE Buster plays every single character -- cast, crew, orchestra and audience -- in a small vaudeville theater. Both classics will be screened in 35mm.
Keaton to play in 35mm in San Francisco
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BUSTER KEATON STARS AT BALBOA BIRTHDAY BASH
- Tuesday, February 27, 2007 -
Buster Keaton masterpieces will headline the Balboa Theatre?s 81st Birthday Bash on Tuesday, Feb. 27. SHERLOCK JR. follows the hilarious adventures of a movie theater projectionist (Keaton) who finds himself in the film he is projecting! In THE PLAYHOUSE Buster plays every single character -- cast, crew, orchestra and audience -- in a small vaudeville theater. Both classics will be screened in 35mm.
The films will be accompanied on piano by Frederick Hodges (http://www.frederickhodges.com/), playing an original score.
A Live Vaudeville Show features chanteuse Suzanne ?Kitten on the Keys? Ramsey (http://www.suzanneramsey.net/ ) and Magician Extraordinaire James Hamilton (http://www.amazingmagicshow.com/Hamilton.htm).
Return to the silent era as we re-create a night at the movies in 1926.
Audience members are encouraged to wear period clothing.
Doors open at 6:45. Pre-Show at 7:00. Official program starts at 7:15.
Door Prizes! Birthday Cake! A fun time for all ages! There will be on-screen Surprises!
For more information go to: www.BalboaMovies.com
Learn all about Buster Keaton and the Damfinos Fan Club: http://www.busterkeaton.com/
General Admission: $12.00
Seniors and Children under 12 year: $9.00
Advance ticket sales are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/10302
Balboa Theatre
3630 Balboa Street (@37th Avenue)
San Francisco 93121
(415) 221-8184
www.BalboaMovies.com