Free Screening – Passes Not Required
Screening details TBA – stay tuned!
The Crowd
(1928) dir King Vidor w/Eleanor Boardman, James Murray, Bert Roach, Estelle Clark [98 min; 35mm]
A stunning film from the silent days of cinema, THE CROWD follows John and Mary, a young couple who try to save their marriage and resist becoming anonymous amongst the teeming residents of the great metropolis, New York City.
This special free screening is presented as part of our Elements of Cinema series, and will be followed by an audience discussion led by Ezra Haber Glenn.
Guest Speaker: Ezra Haber Glenn
Lecturer in Community Development and the Undergraduate Chair in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning
In addition to offering graduate subjects on “Statistical Methods for Urban Planners” and “Wanderings in Pyschogeography,” he teaches a popular undergraduate class in “The City in Film.”
Prior to coming to MIT, Ezra held positions as Director of Community Development for the City of Lawrence and Director of Planning & Development for the City of Somerville. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 2002, and is currently serving as president of the board of directors for the Somerville Community Corporation.
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Elements of Cinema
This monthly free screening and discussion series is one of the most popular events at the Theatre. Once a month, we invite a guest speaker or one of our staff to select a classic film and lead our audience in a post-screening discussion.
Brattle Film Notes
Elements of Cinema • Rarities • Screening on 35mm • Special Engagements
Elements of Cinema: The Crowd
Free Screening – Passes Not Required
Screening details TBA – stay tuned!
The Crowd
(1928) dir King Vidor w/Eleanor Boardman, James Murray, Bert Roach, Estelle Clark [98 min; 35mm]
A stunning film from the silent days of cinema, THE CROWD follows John and Mary, a young couple who try to save their marriage and resist becoming anonymous amongst the teeming residents of the great metropolis, New York City.
This special free screening is presented as part of our Elements of Cinema series, and will be followed by an audience discussion led by Ezra Haber Glenn.
Guest Speaker: Ezra Haber Glenn
Lecturer in Community Development and the Undergraduate Chair in MIT’s Department of Urban Studies & Planning
Prior to coming to MIT, Ezra held positions as Director of Community Development for the City of Lawrence and Director of Planning & Development for the City of Somerville. He has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners since 2002, and is currently serving as president of the board of directors for the Somerville Community Corporation.
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