MATINEE LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION
Monday, January 26, 2026 – 11am
Grades: 3rd and Up – FREE with registration
“Technical Props and Sets in Film”
Buster Keaton's Cops (1922) & Back Stage (1919)
Step back in time to the 1920s at the historic Paramount Theatre and hear The Paramount’s Mighty Wurlitzer Organ while watching a short silent film.
Content Warning:
The film Backstage contains scenes that may be disturbing to some viewers, including brief depictions of violence. At approximately 18:37, The Strongman discharges a firearm toward the stage, striking his former assistant. Between 18:49 and 18:53, several stunt performers fall or are thrown from a balcony.
These scenes have been reviewed within the broader context of the film’s physical comedy, and we have determined that they are appropriate for viewing with parental or guardian guidance. We encourage you to review the film using the link provided and to reference the timestamps noted above in order to make an informed decision regarding attendance. Please note that no actors were harmed during the filming of these scenes. All characters survive the incidents depicted, including the assistant, who appears in the scene immediately following the stage sequence.