Sherlock Jr (U) with Live Organ Accompaniment

A movie projectionist (Buster Keaton) longs to be a detective. When his fiancée (Kathryn McGuire) is robbed by a local thief (Ward Crane), the poor projectionist is framed for the crime. Using his amateur detective skills, the projectionist follows the thief to the train station, only to find himself locked in a train car. Disheartened, he returns to his movie theater, where he falls asleep and dreams that he is the great Sherlock Holmes.

We are pleased to welcome Michael Wollridge to Thorngate Halls to accompany the film on the Compton Theatre Organ. The organ is currently undergoing a significant restoration so this will be a chance to hear the instrument at its best.

The evening will begin with a talk about the film which is considered one of Keaton's finest films. Always fascinated by film technology, Sherlock Jr shows shows Keaton pushing the lim its of visual effects as well as working in some impressive vaudville routines too.

Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for children/students with a family ticket available for £25.