Truckee Silent Movies presents the 1928 classic, “Steamboat Bill, Jr,” featuring Buster Keaton as a college kid and Ernest Torrence as his no-nonsense Father. Shot on location in Sacramento, it features live, working steamboats and the Sacramento River itself posing as the Mighty Mississippi. The movie is full of laughs and thrills, including what is considered Buster Keaton’s most famous and dangerous stunt. We will also be showing scenes from “Steamboat Willie,” a short film inspired by Steamboat Bill, in which Walt Disney first introduced Micky Mouse.
Accompanying the movie will be live music and sound effects – and – a dixieland band!
No cover, like usual. But tips are deeply appreciated.
Come early – our last show was standing room only.
