Northrop Presents
The Cameraman: Silent Film With Live Music
Featuring Aaron David Miller, organist
Sun, Feb 16, 3:00 pm CT
In-Person / Livestream
On-Demand through Feb 23
A classic silent film from 1928, The Cameraman is considered one of slapstick comedian Buster Keaton’s best. The romantic comedy follows a simple photographer who dreams of capturing video for the news, but continually finds himself in various wrong places at the wrong times. The zany action on screen will be accompanied live by organist Aaron David Miller, a maestro on the historic Northrop Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. The soundtrack will be improvised during the film—just as was done in early 20th century theaters.
Advisory: This 1928 film contains negative depictions of people or cultures.
Free for UMN students; registration required.
You might enjoy this performance if you loved:
The Phantom of the Opera: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Aaron David Miller, organ
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Peter Richard Conte, organ
Explore Single Ticket Discounts Galore*
- Films are free for UMN students!
- First Year/Free Ticket for new UMN students and staff/faculty
- $5 off for students and many others
- Children 17 and under: 50% off base price, always
- $30 under 30: 2 tickets per valid ID + one free beverage per ticket
- 20% off tickets for groups of 10 or more
*Some exclusions apply.
Quotes / Reviews
“Aaron possesses a composer’s insight to understanding music.”—The American Organist Magazine
“Courageous improvisations with flair.”—MPR
“Aaron turned the organ into an audible color wheel as he improvised.”—Los Angeles Times
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