This special episode brings together the worlds of silent film festivals and musical accompaniment. First, we preview the 2026 edition of the Edwin S. Porter Film Festival which takes place every September in Connellsville, Pa.

In addition to that, we welcome Andrew Greene, director of the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra. He stops by to talk all things silent film accompaniment and his history with the Porter Film Fest. It's a fun, wide-ranging conversation.

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If you are listening to this episode on release day, it is Sunday, August 23, 2026. That is a very special day in the annals of movie history. It was this day one hundred years ago that Rudolph Valentino entered mortality at 12:10 pm. It remains one of the saddest days and emotional events in movie history.

For this episode we thought it would be really neat to “hear” from the legend himself. You know, bring him back to life for an episode on the date of his passing. It seemed only appropriate for Rudy to speak for himself on this centennial of his death.

Let’s have a more hopeful experience on this sad day while others look back on the tragedy itself. We hope you enjoy the route we’ve taken with this episode and welcome you to a handful of fascinating Valentino appearances in the movie magazine, Photoplay!

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The Bonn International Silent Film Festival is one of Europe's premier destinations for all silent movie lovers. In this episode, we talk to some of the incredible folks behind Germany's legendary silent film festival. This event has, over the years, developed into the most visited silent film festival in Europe.

The 42nd Bonn Summer Cinema - International Silent Film Festival will take place on site in the Arkadenhof of the University of Bonn from August 13th to 22nd, 2026. Over the course of this episode, we dive into the history of the festival as well as what the 2026 edition has in store for attendees. In addition to that, we discuss what makes the Bonn International Silent Film Festival so unique in comparison to other film festivals.

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Like many others in the cultural sector, this festival is facing significant financial challenges. Consequently, with a heavy heart, they have had to cancel the second festival Sunday this year. The program at the venue will therefore conclude on Saturday, August 22.
If you believe that the International Silent Film Festival with its free admission is essential, you can help ensure the festival’s future through a donation. Together, we are committed to keeping our film heritage alive.

There are many ways to donate, whether through services like PayPal or bank transfers. Any financial assistance will help the great people of this silent film festival and serve their mission for years to come!

All details surrounding financial donations can be found on their website and at this link:

www.internationale-stummfilmtage.de/en/spenden-en

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