Duck Soup Cinema
The Dragon Painter
William Worthington | USA | 1919 | 53 minutes
Saturday, May 3
2pm & 7pm
Capitol Theater
$12 for adults and $4 for ages 12 & under
Age Recommendation
6 and up
FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ONLY:
Popcorn and sweet treats are allowed in the theater. Try some snacks in our new non-crinkly packaging. No outside food is permitted.
Get swept away by the haunting beauty of “The Dragon Painter.” Starring the incredible Sessue Hayakawa, this film tells the tale of Tatsu, a passionate artist who loses himself in his art—literally! Believing his beloved princess has been captured by a dragon, Tatsu’s obsession blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. This is more than just a love story; it’s a piece of cinematic history. Once thought lost, “The Dragon Painter” is a treasure of Asian-American film that you won’t want to miss. Come see for yourself why Sessue Hayakawa was a true star of the silent era!
Organist: Jelani Eddington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Beni Daiko Taiko Drumming
Lobby Acts: Doc the Rube and Wayne the Wizard
Both performances will have an ASL interpreter.
Print provided by Kino Lorber and the San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. This season, Duck Soup Cinema takes you on an adventure through the theme of illusion versus reality. It’s a thought-provoking season that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat!
Learn more about the restoration as well as the history of Japanese American made film with these resources:
Film Essay from the San Francisco Silent Film Festival
Press Kit About the Restoration
Film Essay about The Dragon Painter from the Library of Congress
The Importance of Authentic Asian American Representation in Hollywood
Note: Overture’s Duck Soup Cinema silent film series is nationally known for providing an authentic and rare silent film experience in the historic Capitol Theater, which opened in 1928. As these films were released nearly a century ago, some films may depict theatric and social conventions of the time related to race, gender, socio-economic status and identity which are unacceptable. In response to and in alignment with our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion commitments, we will be providing pre- and post-show resource material exploring key topics throughout the season.
Overture Blog
American Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month: 12 ways to celebrate locally
Upcoming Duck Soup Cinema Events
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November 22
Saturday
Duck Soup Cinema, Film, Variety For Heaven's Sake
Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "For Heaven's Sake." Harold Lloyd plays a carefree millionaire whose misadventures with a mission—and its charming founder’s daughter—spark a chain of comedic events and unexpected transformation.
Multiple Showtimes -
February 21
Saturday
Duck Soup Cinema, Film, Variety Peter Pan
Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "Peter Pan." A spirited boy whisks the Darling children to a magical island for high-flying adventures and daring battles with pirates in this beautifully restored silent-film fantasy.
Multiple Showtimes -
June 13
Saturday
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Capitol Theater
Join us for Duck Soup Cinema's "The Signal Tower." A devoted railroad signalman’s life is thrown into turmoil when a colleague’s interest in his wife sparks a tense and dangerous clash, set against breathtaking mountain scenery.
Multiple Showtimes