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SLAM Cinema—The Cigarette (1919) with Live Musical Accompaniment
Convinced his much younger wife is being unfaithful, a jealous museum director decides to let fate decide when he will die by poisoned cigarette in this silent film directed by Germaine Dulac. The 1919 film will be accompanied by a live, original score by The Rats & People Motion Picture Orchestra. Not rated, 51 minutes.
About The Rats and People Motion Picture Orchestra
The Rats and People Motion Picture Orchestra is the St. Louis area’s premiere silent film accompaniment ensemble. It has been composing and performing original scores for classic films since 2007. The group describes its sound as blending “symphonic instrumentation with experimental pop sensibilities, prominently featuring string trios, pitched percussion, piano, and guitars of all description, along with the occasional electronic flourish.”
Ticket information
Tickets for this program may be reserved in person at the Museum’s welcome desks or through MetroTix. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
