March 11, 2009 > Happy Birthday, Granville Redmond! Happy Birthday, Granville Redmond! Submitted By Rena Dein A special event weekend at Essanay One of California's most notable Impressionist painters, Granville Redmond was known for his landscapes, many of them florals with poppies and lupines. He was remarkable both as a painter of exceptional talent, and as a man of great personal appeal. Friends with many celebrities in the arts, even though he had become deaf as a young child, he was a natural for the silent movie industry of the teens and twenties. His screen credits include performing in the following films with Charlie Chaplin, his good friend: City Lights (1931), as a sculptor. You'd Be Surprised (1926) - Redmond plays a butler and deputy coroner. A Woman of Paris (1923) as a party guest. The Idle Class (1921), a guest. The Kid (1921), a friend to a lead character. A Day's Pleasure (1919), a boat passenger. Sunnyside (1919), a bit part. A Dog's Life (1918), a dance hall proprietor and in Charlie Chaplin's signature film, The Little Tramp. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum Saturday, March 14 Saturday Night at the Movies 7:30 show time (doors open at 7 p.m.) Comedy Shorts Night features four comedies including "A Dog's Life" with Granville and Charlie. There will be an ASL interpreter on hand for announcements. We usually sell out so please get your tickets in advance at www.nilesfilmmuseum.org. Frederick Hodges on piano $5 suggested donation Sunday, March 15 Museum Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. ASL interpreted tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Film: A Dog's Life 2 p.m. Free (donations happily accepted) Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 494-1411 pr@nilesfilmmuseum.org