THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927)
Thu 21:00
About
Paul Leni arrived in Hollywood in 1927 at the invitation of Carl Laemmle to work for Universal Studios. The two men shared both Jewish and Swabian roots, and Laemmle had been deeply impressed by DAS WACHSFIGURENKABINETT (WAXWORKS, 1924), Leni's landmark contribution to cinematic Expressionism. Leni remained devoted to the horror genre with THE CAT AND THE CANARY, an adaptation of a successful stage mystery and Broadway hit. Drawing on the visual vocabulary of German Expressionism -- including stylized sets and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow -- he infused the film with an unusually dark atmosphere. At the same time, exaggerated performances and deliberately grotesque comic moments repeatedly tip the film into comedy. The combination proved highly successful with audiences, and the film became a box-office hit following its 1927 premiere. Ensemble Spooky Tune, under the direction of George Morton and featuring Carolina Eyck on theremin, will accompany the film with a score by Neil Brand, commissioned by Photoplay Productions for CHANNEL 4 and performed by arrangement with Photoplay Productions Ltd. The presentation of THE CAT AND THE CANARY by arrangement with Photoplay…
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What to expect
Expect a warm, easy crowd — busy enough to feel alive, calm enough to talk. It suits a slow evening. No rush, no agenda.
The essentials
Pricing is moderate, and the event runs Thu 21:00. You'll find it at Museumsinsel Kolonnadenhof — the surrounding blocks carry the same energy, so the night doesn't have to end at one address.
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