Tribute to early cinema. Presentation and 1929 film.

Tribute to early cinema and its relationship with breaking the sound barrier and negotiating pre-codes and censorship in 1929.
Tickets: $25/$20
General seating - not reserved or numbered
(T 0419 267 318)

Introduced by Ursula Dubosarsky AM, acclaimed Australian prize-winning author of over 60 books for children and young adults.
https://ursuladubosarsky.squarespace.com/biography

After the introduction, there will be a presentation of the early sound classic, The Letter (1929).

                          Some sound effects and music are missing at times in the surviving film materials

“Early adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s play provides a powerful structure for the astonishing performance of Jeanne Eagels in this celebrated drama film. Australian born star of stage and film O.P. Heggie plays a key role. An affair, the shooting of a lover, the torrid aftermath and trial all combine to deliver an early talkie that attracted widespread critical acclaim and established that sound movies had a unique artistic potential that differed from silent film. This film and its success helped to normalise sound and establish its dominance.”