An Edward Gorey Film Festival--"The Lady Vanishes"

"An Edward Gorey Film Festival" is part of a series of events held in conjunction with the exhibition "Musings of Mystery and Alphabets of Agony: The Work of Edward Gorey" on view at the University of Hawai'i Art Gallery.

Edward Gorey was inspired by the vast range of books and films that he voraciously consumed from silent classics, mystery, thrillers, and pop culture. The films selected include his favorites such as Louis Feuillade’s "Les Vampires" and Alfred Hitchcock’s "The Lady Vanishes." Others were selected for similarities that can be seen in the characters, stories, and dark humor. Each film is preceded by a short educational presentation.

"Les Vampires," by Louis Feuillade (Writer / director, 1873–1925), (122 min., unrated) Chatsworth, CA: Image Entertainment [distributor] Water Bearer Films, 2000. Cast: Musidora, Édouard Mathé, Marcel Lévesque, Jean Aymé, Fernand Hermann, Stacia Napierkowska, Renée Carl.

Notes: Silent film with music score and English titles, originally produced as French silent black-and-white motion picture by the Gaumont Co., Ltd. in Paris and released as a motion picture in 1916. Color tinted in authentic period style. Four of 10 parts will be shown:

1. The Severed Head (33 min.)
2. The Ring That Kills (15 min.)
3. The Red Code Book (42 min.)
4. The Spectre (32 min.)

Summary: Describes the achievements of Les Vampires, a secret society of criminals led by Irma Vep. The gang uses kidnapping, poisonous gas, heavy artillery, sexual domination and murder to gain power over the elite of Paris.

Ticket Information
Admission is free. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking fees may apply.

Event Sponsor
Dept. of Art and Art History and the College of Arts and Humanities and University of Hawai'i Library, Mānoa Campus

More Information
Sharon Tasaka, 956-6888, gallery@hawaii.edu, http://www.hawaii.edu/artgallery/

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