Not So Silent Cinema: Buster Keaton's 'College'

Not So Silent Cinema invites you to rediscover Buster Keaton’s uproarious 1922 comedy “College” in fresh, live‑sound form. In this charming, bookish tale, Ronald—an earnest scholar—tries (and hilariously flounders) to become a sportsman in order to win the heart of Mary. Each sporting mishap spirals into a riot of slap‑stick mayhem, as Ronald’s ingenuity keeps the audience guessing whether he’ll finally get the girl. Accompanying the film is a dynamic, laughter‑filled score by Stephen Prutsman, the composer behind “Sherlock Junior,” delivered by a live piano quintet: violinists David Alberman & Natalie Klouda, violist Ruth Gibson, cellist Ashok Klouda, and pianist Simon Callaghan. Join us for an unforgettable visual and musical celebration, continuing the success of last year’s “Sherlock Junior” screening—your ticket to a truly cinematic experience.