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The series will feature the following silent films, each screening on a Monday night: 

• Nov. 2: The Kid (1921), starring Charlie Chaplin 
• Nov. 16: Safety Last! (1923), starring Harold Lloyd 
• Nov. 23: The General (1926), starring Buster Keaton 
• Nov. 30: Sparrows (1926), starring Mary Pickford 
• Dec. 7: Within Our Gates (1920), directed by Oscar Micheaux

Tickets for all films are $10 each and are free for Hope students. Tickets are available at the ticket office in the Events and Conferences Office located in downtown Holland in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center (100 E. Eighth St.). The ticket office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be called at 616-395-7890. Tickets are also available online at . 

Monday, November 2: 鈥淭he Kid鈥� (1921)
A silent comedy-drama written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin as the Tramp, who discovers an abandoned baby and reluctantly takes on the role of a father. The child, played by Jackie Coogan, grows up alongside the Tramp, and the two form a heartwarming bond as they navigate poverty and everyday struggles. Their adventures include humorous schemes, such as breaking windows for a living, while facing the threat of being separated by authorities. Blending slapstick comedy with emotional storytelling, the film explores themes of love, family, and compassion, becoming one of Chaplin鈥檚 most celebrated works.

Monday, November 16: 鈥淪afety Last!鈥� (1923)
A silent comedy starring Harold Lloyd as a young man who moves to the big city in hopes of earning enough money to marry his sweetheart, played by Mildred Davis. Working as a department store clerk, he struggles to make a living while pretending to his girlfriend that he is a successful businessman. In an attempt to win a cash prize and impress her, he arranges for a friend to climb the side of a tall building, but circumstances force him to take on the dangerous challenge himself. The film features one of silent cinema鈥檚 most iconic scenes, in which Lloyd dangles from a clock high above the busy city streets. Blending physical comedy, suspense and romance, 鈥淪afety Last!鈥� showcases Lloyd鈥檚 daring stunts and remains a landmark of silent-film history.

Monday, November 23: 鈥淭he General鈥� (1926)
A silent comedy starring Buster Keaton as Johnnie Gray, a Southern locomotive engineer whose two greatest loves are his fianc茅e, Annabelle Lee, and his beloved train, 鈥淭he General.鈥� When the American Civil War breaks out, Johnnie is rejected by the Confederate army because of his occupation. However, when Union spies steal his locomotive and kidnap Annabelle, he embarks on a daring pursuit to rescue them both. The chase leads to a series of thrilling and comedic adventures involving trains, military strategy and spectacular physical stunts. Known for its impressive railroad sequences and Keaton鈥檚 signature deadpan expression, 鈥淭he General鈥� blends action, romance and visual comedy, making it one of the most celebrated films of the silent era.

Monday, November 30: 鈥淪parrows鈥� (1926)
A silent drama starring Mary Pickford as Molly, a courageous young woman living on a remote farm where a cruel caretaker exploits and mistreats orphaned children. Acting as a protective mother figure to the younger orphans, Molly does everything she can to keep them safe despite their harsh living conditions. When she discovers that the children are in danger, she leads them in a daring escape through a treacherous swamp, facing dangerous obstacles along the way. The film combines suspenseful adventure with emotional storytelling, highlighting themes of resilience, compassion and the power of hope. Known for its atmospheric sets, dramatic rescue sequences and Pickford鈥檚 heartfelt performance, 鈥淪parrows鈥� stands as one of the most memorable films of Pickford鈥檚 storied career.

Monday, December 7: Within Our Gates (1920)
A silent drama written and directed by Oscar Micheaux, one of the earliest African American filmmakers, following Sylvia Landry, a young Black woman who travels to the North to raise money for a struggling rural school for Black children in the South. As she seeks financial support for the school, Sylvia encounters racial prejudice, economic inequality and the lasting effects of systemic racism. Through flashbacks, the film reveals painful episodes of racial violence and injustice that shape Sylvia鈥檚 life and motivations. Challenging the racist stereotypes common in films of its era, 鈥淲ithin Our Gates鈥� explores themes of education, racial equality, resilience and social justice. Recognized as one of the earliest surviving feature films directed by an African American filmmaker, it remains a significant work in American cinema history.

鈥淲ithin Our Gates鈥� will be followed by a conversation with Navid Darvishzadeh, assistant professor of film studies at Grand Valley State University, and Sonja Trent-Brown, a 麻豆国产 Psychology professor and vice president for culture and inclusive excellence.  

To inquire about accessibility or accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings. The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. Eighth St. between College and Columbia Avenues.