Pemberville Opera House to host free screening of ‘The Wind’ – BG Independent News

Pemberville Opera House to host free screening of ‘The Wind’ – BG Independent News

From PEMBERVILLE OPERA HOUSE The Pemberville Opera House is pleased to announce its participation in the Ohio Goes to the Movies, all Ohio movie series with the presentation of “The Wind,” a silent movie featuring Ohio-born and raised actress, Lillian Gish. This event will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, starting at 2 p.m., with Michael Hurwitz, an historian who studied under Gish at the New York Drama School. Hurwitz became friends with Gish, spending many afternoons in her home. He will share insights into her life and friendship and share some memorabilia of Gish. Following Hurwitz’s presentation will be the screening of “The Wind,” starring Gish and accompanied on the piano by Lynne Long of Grand Rapids. Following the movie, there will be a grazing table and mocktails to complete the afternoon. The event is free and open to the public. Ohio Goes to the Movies is a statewide celebration of movies showcasing Ohioans in front of and behind the camera as well as Ohio locations and topics. A signature event of America 250 – Ohio Ohio Goes to the Movies began in mid-February and will run through October. More information can be found at OhioGoestotheMovies.org.