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Sounds of Silent Present: Buster Keaton's 'College'

  • The Brunswick Green 313 Sydney Road Brunswick, VIC, 3056 (map)

Step back in time for a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!

Join us for the 1927 silent film classic, College — a comedy-drama masterpiece starring the legendary Buster Keaton.

This isn’t just a film—it’s a full-blown time machine brought to life by The Sounds of Silent, a dynamic 5-piece jazz ensemble made up of Melbourne’s top talent. With energetic, 1920s-style jazz improvised live to Keaton’s antics, this show recreates the magic of the silent film era.

The film stars Ronald, a bookish high school graduate, who delivers a controversial speech on “the Curse of the Athlete,” offending his peers and losing his sweetheart, Mary. Determined to win her back, he follows her to Clayton—an “athlete-infested college”—and throws himself into the world of sports, with hilariously disastrous results.

Recognised as one of Keaton’s finest films, College is fast-paced, funny, and full of charm. The live jazz accompaniment brings a whole new dimension to this silent classic.

Pre Purchase tickets here:

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Earlier Event: 16 July
BLUEGRASS JAM NIGHT