Niles Essanay holds ‘Nickel Night’ at historical theatre
Attendees in period costume can buy tickets for five cents at Saturday night program
Submitted by Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
On Sept. 6, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum & Edison Theater will offer admission to the Saturday show for only a nickel (just like the days of the “nickel”odeon). The catch: Attendees must dress in Silent Film era clothes.
The evening will feature a presentation by silent film historian and museum board member Bob Garfinkle on the lives of Niles Essanay players, married couple Harry Todd and Margaret Joslin. The program will showcase these local stars!
Saturday’s program:
THE FIGHTING LEGION (1930, Universal)
After being shot, a dying Marshal Dawson gives Dave Hayes (Ken Maynard) his badge and asks him to finish his job. The film also features Harry Todd. This film print is the only known surviving print of the silent version; special thanks to film preservationist Eric Grayson.
Preceding shorts starring Harry Todd and/or Margaret Joslin:
“Alkali Ike’s Auto” (1911, Essanay)
“Versus Sledgehammers” (1915, Essanay)
“Luke’s Movie Muddle” (1916, Rolin) also starring Harold Lloyd
Those planning to dress up should RSVP to **@*************um.org by Friday, Sept. 5 (write “Costume” in the subject line).
Nickel Night at the Nickelodeon
Saturday, Sept. 6
7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Edison Theater
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont
Tickets: $10 Donation, $8 Members, five cents for attendees in period costume
