Remembered today for his fussy persona in Hollywood sound films such as Top Hat (1935) and Arsenic and Old Lace (194 2)\, Edward Everett Horton is not anyone&rsquo\;s idea of a silent slapsti ck comedian &ndash\; but he was! \; Although overlooked\, Mr. Horton h ad a substantial career in 1920s silent comedies which culminated in a ser ies of eight starring two-reelers produced by no less than Harold Lloyd. U nder the banner of Hollywood Productions\, the series was tailored to Hort on&rsquo\;s already well-honed screen character\, and was made by Lloyd&rs quo\;s regular staff of writers\, directors\, and behind the scenes crew.& nbsp\;
\n4 shorts will be shown: No Publicity\, Dad's Choice\, Horse Shy\, and Scrambled Weddings.
\nWe are proud to screen some timeles s and historic masterpieces. These wonderful screen gems are enhanced by l ive piano accompaniment from Cleveland native David Drazin\, an accomplish ed virtuoso with a talent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perf ect piece from his impressive mental repertoire to heighten the viewing ex perience for our audience. In addition to knowing just the right thing to play for any silent film imaginable\, David is also an expert in jazz\, cl assical\, blues\, and boogie-woogie.
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