Screening of vintage Buster Keaton silent short film with Live organ accompaniment by Melvin Peters
Musgrave Methodist Church: Sunday 27 October
Musgrave Methodist Church is hosting a special one-off Sunday afternoon screening of the short 19-minute (two reel) family-friendly silent iconic Buster Keaton 1920 black and white silent movie, The Scarecrow, with live organ accompaniment by Melvin Peters, in the church on Sunday 27 October at 4pm.
The afternoon programme will take place exactly ninety years to the day after the then brand- new organ had her first public recital and dedication ceremony which took place in the church on Sunday 27 October 1929.
Tickets may be purchased at the door for R80 / R50 for pensioners and children. Patrons may also contact the church office on 031- 201 2005 for all enquiries and advance bookings.
The ticket includes afternoon tea in the garden served from 3pm. In keeping with the theme, dress code for the afternoon is Black and White. All monies raised go towards the Musgrave Methodist building restoration fund.
Musgrave Methodist is 237 Musgrave Road on Durban’s Berea. There will be car guards in attendance.
Pictured is the Silent Movie Theatre Manager: Alex Whitehead.
The Scarecrow
