A spirited blend of romance\, redemption\, and racetrack thrills from Universal Pictures&rsquo\; final year of the s ilent era\, SILKS AND SADDLES stars Richard Walling as Johnny Spencer\, a cocky young jockey whose impulsive decision to throw a race for the attent ion of a femme fatale (Sybil Morrissey) sends his career and reputation in to free fall. Johnny seizes a last\, dangerous chance at glory when he&rsq uo\;s called upon to tame a fiery thoroughbred\, proving his courage and w inning the heart of his employer&rsquo\;s spirited daughter (Marion Nixon) . \;
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We are proud to screen some timeless and historic m
asterpieces. These wonderful screen gems are enhanced by live piano accomp
animent from Cleveland native David Drazin\, an accomplished virtuoso with
a talent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perfect piece from h
is impressive mental repertoire to heighten the viewing experience for our
audience. In addition to knowing just the right thing to play for any sil
ent film imaginable\, David is also an expert in jazz\, classical\, blues\
, and boogie-woogie.