The Red Mark
Live music by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
A pickpocket has finally earned his release from the South Seas penal colony ruled with calculated cruelty by Monsieur De Nou, but Bibi Ri won’t return to Paris without his girl. When De Nou, known for dispatching all problems via guillotine, claims her as his own, only one terrible outcome seems possible. Stunning photography, potent compositions, and a chilling performance by Gustav von Seyffertitz as the mercilessly corrupt governor make this recently restored jewel a must-see—even before the dramatic plot twist.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s restoration was made possible through the generous support of the National Film Preservation Foundation’s Roger Mayer Legacy Program.
Live music by Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
Now celebrating its 30th year, Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra revives the tradition of silent-film orchestras, scouring 1920s-era music libraries to create their signature witty, vibrant, and historically appropriate scores. Since their first performance in 1994, Mont Alto has recorded and toured widely and, all told, has compiled scores for more than 144 films. Led by composer and pianist Rodney Sauer, recipient of the Denver Film Festival’s 2023 David Shepard Career Achievement Award, the ensemble also includes Britt Swenson (violin), Brian Collins (clarinet), Yoriko Morita (cello), Bruce Barrie (cornet), and Nancy Sauer (guest Foley artist).
Details
Director
James Cruze
Country
United States
Year
1928
Cast
Gaston Glass, Nina Quartero, Gustav von Seyffertitz
Runtime
80 min.
Source
SFSFF Collection
Format
DCP
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
8:00 PM
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
$25 general
$23 member
12 and under, free