Golden Age of Silent Films with Richard Hughes

An hour and a half program including film clips of newsreels, cartoons, horror movies, and footage of what it was like going into the Nickelodeon movies back then all put together with live "mood music" piano accompaniment from Mr. Hughes.

Then, the audience can use sound effects to synchronize to the famous melodrama where the girl gets tied to the railroad tracks by the dastardly villain.

Finally, to close things off a Buster Keaton film called "Sherlock Jr."

As a boy, Mr. Huges got hooked on the Keystone comedies shown in public TV and, years later, he learned the "Mood Music" use to accompany silent movies. He is currently traveling throughout New England presenting his programs at libraries, schools, and other events. 

This program was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Athol Public Library!