Mon, Jul 27

Silent Movie Mondays – The General

The Paramount Theatre

911 Pine St, Seattle

STG Presents Silent Movie Mondays - The General (1926) Monday, July 27, 2026The Paramount TheatreDoors at 6pmShow at 7pmGeneral AdmissionAll Ages, Bar with Valid ID Get Tickets Organist: Tyler Pattison Foley Sound: Paul Hansen Guest Speaker: Dana Stevens Widely regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made, Buster Keaton’s The General delivers breathtaking stunts, perfectly timed comedy, and pulse-pounding action—all set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Keaton stars as a devoted train engineer whose beloved locomotive and sweetheart are both stolen by enemy forces, leading to one of cinema’s most thrilling and hilarious chase sequences. Experience this timeless classic as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen with the Paramount Theatre’s Mighty Wurlitzer organ providing a lively, heart-pounding score that amplifies every daring leap and comedic twist. Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Suitable for all ages; contains brief battle scenes and slapstick peril.Format: DCP via Cohen MediaMusic by Tyler Pattison on the Mighty Wurlitzer and Foley Sound by Paul Hansen. Tyler Pattison, a Western Washington native, began keyboard studies in the first grade and has enjoyed a wide variety of experiences as a musician ever since. Tyler's studies in theatre organ began at age 11 under the tutelage of the late Don Wallin. Tyler has also studied with other well-known organists who frequently appear at the Paramount such as Donna Parker, Jonas Nordwall, and at Gonzaga University with Dr. Janet Ahrend. Tyler has performed with a variety of local ensembles such as the Seattle Symphony, and toured internationally as both a vocalist and organist, but is most at home here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. As an accompanist and composer, Tyler strives to use the language of music to transport audiences toward a deeper connection to the stories presented in silent films, and other mediums, across all genres and time periods.Paul Hansen has been active as one of the top percussionists in national music and theater circles for over 40 years, having performed for the Paramount Theatre, Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre and Village Theatre and performs regularly with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Auburn Symphony. He has provided Foley Sound for several years for STG’s Silent Movie Mondays.Dana Stevens has been Slate’s film critic since 2006. She is also a cohost of the magazine’s long-running culture podcast, Slate Culture Gabfest, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Bookforum. She lives with her family in New York City. Camera Man is her first book. You can follow her on Twitter @TheHighSign. Audio Described Open Caption Pre- and post-film talks are open captioned ASL Interpretated Pre- and post-film talks are ASL interpreted

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