"The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is devoted to the presentation of live cinema-films from cinema's silent era with live musical accompaniment, featuring 26 films from six different countries."
"This year's festival includes 22 programs over five days, all with live musical accompaniment, including the free Amazing Tales From the Archives show, highlighting the importance of film preservation."
"Queen Kelly, directed by Erich von Stroheim, is a late silent-era masterpiece reconstructed from surviving footage, showcasing Gloria Swanson's emotional range from innocent girl to hardened brothel keeper."
"The Amazing Tales program has become one of the most highly anticipated programs in the festival, featuring presenters from various film archives sharing insights into silent cinema's inventive on-screen gadgetry."
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival, now in its 29th year, features 26 films from six countries and 22 musicians. The festival runs from May 6-10, presenting 22 programs, including a free show titled Amazing Tales From the Archives. The festival began in 1996 at The Castro Theatre, which has been restored. Highlights include the screening of Queen Kelly, directed by Erich von Stroheim, showcasing Gloria Swanson's performance. The Amazing Tales program emphasizes film preservation and features presentations from various film archives.
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