Recently restored by the San Francisco Film Preserve, this 1927 American silent romantic comedy, directed by Victor Fleming, features Clara Bow as the spoiled daughter of a plantation owner who falls in love with the married man (Clive Brook) she rescued from drowning.

Join us at Silent Cinema this Valentine`s Day to enjoy a classic silent romantic comedy with live piano music by Mila Maia, all while sipping wine from our on-site bar! Does that sound like a date?

Live musical accompaniment

by Mila Maia.

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IMDb RATING: 6.3/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 71%

DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IS COMING TO GALWAY CITY!

This event is a collaborative effort between the Dublin International Film Festival, Silent Cinema Galway, and An Taibhdhearc - the National Irish Language Theatre of Ireland. It will be presented with both English and Irish subtitles.

Lewis Milestone's innovative 1928 classic, The Garden of Eden, stars Corinne Griffith as Toni, an aspiring opera singer who travels to Budapest to pursue her dreams, but the shady Madame Bauer and her dodgy establishment, Palais de Paris, are far from what Toni envisioned. Luckily, wardrobe mistress Rosa comes to her rescue, and the two friends journey to Monte Carlo together where love and hijinks await them both.

The screening of this newly restored classic comedy will feature a live performance by the talented duo, Mila Maia (flute) and Agustina Taborda (piano).

Tickets available on www.antaibhdhearc.com and also from the venue.

Venue: An Taibhdhearc, 19 an tSráid Láir, Gaillimh, H91 E2V3

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IMDb RATING: 6.7/10

The 1919 American silent drama, directed by Maurice Tourneur, including a remarkable and dramatic underwater fight scene. Once thought to be a lost film, a tinted and toned nitrate print was found in 2023 at the Eye Filmmuseum and subsequently restored by the San Francisco Film Preserve.

The storyline centers on Lord Angus Cameron (Holmes Herbert), whose clandestine marriage to a woman of lower social standing (Mabel Ballin) jeopardizes his reputation, inspired by the 1897 play from Drury Lane.

Live piano accommpaniment by Agustina Taborda.

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IMDb RATING: 6.3/10

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The Ireland`s first Silent Film Festival in Galway City, has come to a close. We can proudly declare that we did it! The audience was fantastic – a heartfelt thank you to all of you, wonderful people! The amazing films were enhanced by live musical performances from our talented local musicians. Mila, Michael, Agustina, Mia, Desiree, Thomas, Antonis, and Brandon – we appreciate you! A big thank you also goes to Massimo's, The Blue Note, Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, and St. Nicholas Church for your collaboration and for allowing us to use your spaces. Ashley – your work on the video animation was incredible, you are truly amazing! Harry and Greg – we are grateful for the audio and video recording. Malachy at Massimo's, Galway's Westend, This is Galway, and everyone who participated in the Silent Cinema and Cinephile Paradiso from the start – thank you! We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors and friends. Lastly, a huge shout out to the Galway City Council's Arts Office for your trust!

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Silent Cinema won the Irish Hospitality Awards 2024 in the Best Independent Cinema Experience category!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our fans, friends, and artists who have collaborated with us. Your contributions have been invaluable in achieving this victory!
If you have not yet been to Silent Cinema, we would like to invite you to enjoy a silent film with live piano accompaniment.

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