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FARMINGTON — ArtsFarmington presents Buster Keaton in “The General,” a silent comedy film, accompanied by Doug Protsik on the piano, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Emery Community Arts Center, University of Maine-Farmington.
“The General” was produced in 1926 and is regarded as Keaton’s best silent movie, with splendid action and photography. It was inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, an event that took place in 1862. The story is centered on the capture of a locomotive by Union spies. Train engineer Johnnie Gray (Buster Keaton), witnesses the capture and disappearance of his fiance, Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) who is on the train.
A series of daring, hilarious and romantic moments ensue, as expected in a Buster Keaton film. It should be noted that Buster Keaton himself performed the dangerous daring stunts during the chase.
Protsik adds drama to the silent movie by his piano accompaniment, as was common in the era of silent films. Protsik is from Woolwich, and likes to play old-time piano for dances, melodramas, honky-tonk saloons and silent movies. He has a great interest in folk music. He plays with the Old Grey Goose band. He also plays accordion and fiddle.
Admission $10, but free for 18 and under, and for UMF students with ID, and $5 for students from other colleges. No one will be turned away. The snow date Feb. 16 – call 207-249-5980 if Feb. 9 is in question because of weather.
