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September 9, 2025

Pianist David Selfe composes the original scores, percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons, arranges the scores and performs using a rich array of percussion instruments, sound effects, saw, and ukulele.

Silent Movies Live revives the magic of 1920s picture houses-where silent films were brought to life with live musical accompaniment.

Pianist David Selfe composes the original scores, percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons, arranges the scores and performs using a rich array of percussion instruments, sound effects, saw, and ukulele.

Together, they create a vibrant soundscape that enhances the emotional depth and humour of Charlie Chaplin’s timeless films and bring a fresh and playful energy to the golden age of cinema.

Featured Charlie Chaplin films:

The Kid (1921)

A poignant blend of comedy and drama, The Kid helped define the genre of the “dramedy.” Chaplin’s iconic Tramp finds and raises an abandoned child, played by five-year-old Jackie Coogan. Together, they form a tender, unconventional family navigating poverty and separation.

A Dog’s Life (1918)

In A Dog’s Life, Charlie Chaplin’s beloved Tramp teams up with a stray dog named Scraps to survive the hardships of urban life. This 33-minute short showcases Chaplin’s signature blend of slapstick comedy and social commentary.

Silent Movies Live revives the magic of 1920s picture houses-where silent films were brought to life with live musical accompaniment.

Pianist David Selfe composes the original scores, percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons, arranges the scores and performs using a rich array of percussion instruments, sound effects, saw, and ukulele.

Together, they create a vibrant soundscape that enhances the emotional depth and humour of Charlie Chaplin’s timeless films and bring a fresh and playful energy to the golden age of cinema.