Silent Film Classics Screened at Two Strike Park Alongside Nolan Premiere
While Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" premieres in 70mm, a special screening of hand-cranked silent films, including works by Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy, is taking place at Two Strike Park in La Crescenta. Silent film historian Joe Rinaudo will…
Los Angeles, CA, July 18, 2026 —
La Crescenta residents have a unique cinematic choice this week, with a special screening of classic silent films coinciding with the premiere of Christopher Nolan’s latest work.
At Two Strike Park in La Crescenta, a selection of hand-cranked silent films featuring comedic legends Buster Keaton and Laurel and Hardy are being showcased. The event offers a nostalgic look at early cinema, a stark contrast to the large-format premiere of Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in 70mm.
Central to the silent film screening is historian Joe Rinaudo, who will be operating a rare 1909 Power’s Motion Picture Machine. This vintage projector will bring to life the motion pictures, allowing audiences to experience them as they were originally intended.
The screening provides an opportunity for the public to engage with film history through an interactive and authentic presentation. The contrast between the modern, grand premiere of “The Odyssey” and the intimate, historical setting of the silent film screening highlights the diverse ways audiences can engage with cinema.
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