VCT Presents Silent Movie Mondays: The Black Pirate

Step right into the roaring 1920s with “The Black Pirate,” a dazzling silent‑film adventure starring Douglas Fairbanks, now brought to life at Vancouver's historic Orpheum Theatre. Join Vancouver Civic Theatres for a night of immersive magic as the last operating Wurlitzer organ in Canada—present in its original home—fills the air with ornate, dramatic music at a fresh “Silent Movie Monday.” Before the screen lights up, swing into the West Coast Lounge and catch the Gatsby Strutters Jazz Band warming up the evening with a pre‑show performance. The legendary organist Edward Norman takes the keys, followed by an engaging discussion with Vancouver Film School’s Keith Blackmore, who’ll explore the film’s legacy and the pivotal role of silent cinema in the evolution of the art form. Released in 1926 and declared “glorious” by the New York Times, “The Black Pirate” dazzled audiences with entirely two‑colour Technicolor, setting a new benchmark for visual storytelling. Douglas Fairbanks plays a charismatic nobleman who masquerades as the “Black Pirate” to avenge his father’s death and rescue a kidnapped princess—an action‑packed tale of chivalry, adventure, and romance. Don’t miss this unique blend of nostalgia, live performance, and cinematic history—details and tickets available now.