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For many visitors to the Michigan Theater and Redford Theatre, the unique movies might have been the first attraction. But after a few trips, they were probably also drawn to the warm melodies of the Barton theater organs of each movie house.
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Imagine the joyful laughter of young children as they enjoy the misadventures of the main character of a movie. Is it the latest Pixar epic? Something from Disney?
No, their amusement comes from 90-year-old silent films starring Charlie Chaplin. On April 8, 2006, the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor presented four of Chaplin’s short films from 1916. Youngsters who were born in the 21st century were treated to comedy classics that first hit the big screen during World War I.
These short films were part of a recent bounty of silent movies at the Michigan, Detroit Film Theatre, and Redford Theatre. These screenings have been a good education in the wide variety of styles and musical backgrounds that viewers enjoy when watching these ancient wonders.
