Thursday, February 6, 2025

Film of The Sound of Silents: The Blue Bird

Experience the early life of film and witness the beauty of old school cinematography during this special film viewing—The Sound of Silents: The Blue Bird. Maurice Tourneur’s 1918 fantasy film, The Blue Bird, is a silent film masterpiece about two young children who set out on a symbolic voyage through worlds searching for the elusive Blue Bird of Happiness. With spectacular costumes, lavish scenery and ingenious camera work, this film screening will take you on a unique journey through cinematic history.

7-9pm Thursday, July 21
The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater | 2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | toledomuseum.org
Free

Experience the early life of film and witness the beauty of old school cinematography during this special film viewing—The Sound of Silents: The Blue Bird. Maurice Tourneur’s 1918 fantasy film, The Blue Bird, is a silent film masterpiece about two young children who set out on a symbolic voyage through worlds searching for the elusive Blue Bird of Happiness. With spectacular costumes, lavish scenery and ingenious camera work, this film screening will take you on a unique journey through cinematic history.

7-9pm Thursday, July 21
The Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater | 2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | toledomuseum.org
Free

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