The Vintage Film Festival

Twenty two years ago (1992), a group of film enthusiasts involved in the restoration of the Marie Dressler house had a wild idea. Why not hold a festival showing the films in which Marie Dressler had starred? This seemingly fantastic idea grew into the present form, in which we show a variety of films generally made before about 1955.

The weekend is best enjoyed as an event and not just a collection of great movies. We start with a reception in Historic Victoria Hall in Cobourg followed by two films including a silent accompanied by a live piano. Then on Saturday we move to the restored atmospheric Capitol Theatre in Port Hope to show a collection of six movies that range from very old, silent films starring Mary Pickford, Erich von Stroheim or Douglas Fairbanks, to talkies and musicals. We often include a film starring Marie Dressler. On Sunday we show four more classics.

2014 Festival Features:

• Friday Gala Reception - hors d'oeuvres and for 2014, a special short premiere.  Friday and Festival (weekend) pass holders only.
• Film Noir Theme - 4 movies in the Film Noir genre will be shown Saturday through Sunday.
• Sunday lunch time talk about Film Noir (subject TBC) with audience discussion and "a brown bag lunch" - catered if you wish.  For Festival Pass holders only. More here.

The 2014 Festival will be held

October 24, 25, 26, 2014