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1917 | Not Rated | 62 minutes | DCP | Silent with Intertitles and Live Piano Accompaniment | Click Title for Details
Straight Shooting is a landmark in the history of the Western. It is the first feature directed by the legendary John Ford (here credited as Jack Ford), who revived the career of Harry Carey, one of his greatest stars, who gives a rough-and-tumble performance as a hired gun of cattle rustlers, an amiable antihero who pals around with outlaws, but who really has a heart of gold. In Straight Shooting, Harry is hired by rancher Thunder Flint (Duke Lee) to intimidate the kindly Sweetwater Sims (George Berrell) off his farmland, but has a change of heart after getting to know Sims' family. It becomes a war of ranchers against farmers as Flint organizes a siege of Sims' property, with Harry and other local farmers banded together against them. It is a thrilling adventure that proves John Ford was born to film the American West.
This wonderful screen gem is enhanced by live piano accompaniment from Cleveland native David Drazin, an accomplished virtuoso with a talent for playing off the cuff. David selects the perfect piece from his impressive mental repertoire to heighten the viewing experience for our audience. In addition to knowing just the right thing to play for any silent film imaginable, David is also an expert in jazz, classical, blues, and boogie-woogie. Having his talent truly makes our Silent September series something to behold.
This program will be held live in-person in the auditorium.
