The Johnstown Flood
Live music by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
Before the Poseidon Adventure, there was The Johnstown Flood! A precursor to the disaster genre that would go on to enrich cinema with its fantastic special effects, Johnstown is also George O’Brien and Janet Gaynor’s first time on screen together.
Source Information
The Johnstown Flood was restored by The Film Preserve, Ltd. and The Maltese Film Works in 4K all from 35mm elements that preserved at George Eastman Museum.
Live music by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
A chamber ensemble that revives the tradition of silent-film orchestras, Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra culls historic libraries of music for its live musical accompaniments. Together, musicians Rodney Sauer, Britt Swenson, David Short, Brian Collins, and Dawn Kramer have recorded and toured widely, creating vibrant, emotional, and historically appropriate scores for more than 125 films. Officially formed in 1994 after discovering the music collection of a 1920s-era theater music director, the ensemble combines precision playing with expert selections to bring silent cinema to life.
Details
Director
Irving Cummings
Country
United States
Year
1926
Cast
George O’Brien, Janet Gaynor, Florence Gilbert, Anders Randolf
Runtime
68 min
Source
The Film Preserve, Ltd
Format
DCP