Silent Film Comedy “Speedy” starring Harold Lloyd with Live Theater Organ
The New York Theatre Organ Society proudly presents Silents at Stissing—a celebration of silent film and live music.
join us for a special screening of the 1928 classic Speedy, starring the legendary Harold Lloyd. This beloved silent comedy follows a taxi driver navigating a wild day in New York City, packed with slapstick stunts and unforgettable scenes—including a cameo by Babe Ruth!
Providing live accompaniment on the Allen T321Q Theatre Organ is acclaimed organist Peter Krasinski, known for his thrilling, spontaneous scores that breathe new life into silent film classics. His performance will transform Speedy into a dynamic, once-in-a-lifetime cinematic event.
American Nightmare / American Dream
"American Nightmare/American Dream. Four New Yorkers risk everything to break the cycle of poverty. Confronting hunger, homelessness, domestic violence, discrimination, and even jail, they fight for a college degree — and a chance at a piece of the American Dream. Now they are engaging with communities to show the road to education and training for others.
After the screening, join with these inspiring women in exploring how we can come together to build a better future for us all.
Another Slave Narrative
If you want an average and predictable slave narrative film, this ain’t it. In the 1930s, the Federal Writers' Project interviewed 2,300 ex-slaves to document “slave” life using the very words of the men and women who endured it.