Halloween Silent Movie Special: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920)
Town Hall
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Matinee idol John Barrymore stars as Jekyll and Hyde in this notorious tale of scientific misadventure turned horror story, which has been described as America’s first horror movie. The main feature is preceded by Stan Laurel’s Dr Pyckle and Mr Pryde (1925), where the alternative doctor also finds himself scouring London for victims – of practical jokes. Renowned cinema organist Nigel Ogden, presenter of Radio 2’s The Organist Entertains, will improvise a stunning accompaniment to both versions of Robert Louis Stevenson’s landmark novel.
Nigel Ogden improvised organ accompaniment
Dr Pyckle and Mr Pryde (1925)
Certificate U
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1920)
Certificate PG
£15*
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Town Hall
- Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Part of Organ Concerts
Thomas Trotter performs more attractive and unusual programmes for the Autumn season of organ concerts at Town Hall and Symphony Hall. In particular, watch out for Animal Magic in November, which will show off some of the repertoire’s more playful and pictorial works. And in October, he’ll be...
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