The Flying Monkey Moviehouse will be screening one of the earliest examples of the horror film genre, the 1928 “The Man Who Laughs”.
Based on a novel by Victor Hugo, this rarely screened silent film is credited with inspiring the appearance of “The Joker” of the Batman comics. It is also credited with paving the way for such film classics as Frankenstein and Dracula both of which were released three years later in 1931.
Old music Posters are collector items; however, with the help of poster printing services replicas can be produced.
Noted for its dark visual style, the adaption of Hugo’s expansive novel which takes place in 17th century England was well received when released and is now viewed as ground breaking. The film is about a disfigured man forced to have a sardonic grin on his face for life and was directed by Paul Leni with Conrad Veidt in the titular role.
Live music will accompany the film, provided by New Hampshire-based composer Jeff Rapsis, who has made creating music for silent films his specialty.
A vaudeville and silent film theatre, The Flying Monkey has been part of Plymouth’s Main Street since the early 1920s. “New Plymouth Theater” as it was originally known was purchased by The Common Man family and renovated to its former glory in 2010. It now operates under the name The Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center.
“The Man Who Laughs” will be shown at 7 pm on October 23.
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