# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Ben Model, one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists will unveil the secrets behind the timeless allure of silent moviesAbout this EventThe Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent MoviesWith Film Historian, Accompanist and Presenter Ben ModelThursday, December 4th at 6.00 P.M.An In-Person and Online ProgramThe in-person program will be followedby a book- signing and a receptionBen Model, one of the nation’s leading silent film accompanists and resident pianist at MoMA and the Library of Congress, will unveil the secrets behind the timeless allure of silent movies.In a talk based on his groundbreaking new book, The Silent Film Universe, Mr. Model will reveal the engaging formula that makes silent films a universal language. Accompanying silent film clips with live piano music, he will dive into the dreamlike world of silent cinema, where visual storytelling and audience imagination blend to create an immersive experience unlike any other. He will discuss how filmmakers intentionally left gaps for viewers to fill in, making each film a personal journey.With music and words, Ben Model will explain how this works – for both yesterday's and today's filmgoers – and, through his insights, provide us all with a new appreciation of silent film.“I adore this book. Not only does Ben Model articulate why we love silent movies, but he educates us for the first time about the brilliance of silent film artistry in its techniques of cranking and projecting. Fascinating, essential reading for both lifelong silent film enthusiasts like me and newcomers to the medium.” – Alexander Payne, film director and screenwriter“Because he accompanies showings of silent films for modern audiences, Ben Model knows what people understand and relate to right away—and what requires some explanation and historical context. That, paired with his encyclopedic knowledge, makes him a perfect guide to these intoxicating movies and the era that produced them.” –– Leonard Maltin, film critic, and historianBen Model accompanies silent films on piano and theatre organ regularly at MoMA, the Library of Congress, the Silent Clowns Film Series (NYC), and at many theatres and schools around the US and internationally. Over the past 44 years, he has created and performed several hundred live scores for silent films. His composed silent film scores are performed regularly by orchestras and concert bands around the U.S. and Canada. His recorded scores can be heard on numerous releases from Kino Lorber, Milestone Films, on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and from his own boutique Blu-ray label Undercrank Productions. Mr. Model is a Visiting Professor of Film at Wesleyan University, where he teaches silent film history. More information on Mr. Model can be found here.General Admission: $15; General Society Members and Senior Citizens: $10; Students: $5Advance Registration required.The General Society Library, 20 West 44th StreetNew York Citywww. generalsociety.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/the-silent-film-universe-exploring-silent-movies-in-person/100001968861617097 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, theatre, concerts, live-music, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The General Society Library - **lat**: 40.7552134 - **long**: -73.9812086 - **full address**: The General Society Library, 20 WEST 44th Street (BETWEEN 5th AND 6th AVENUES), New York City, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/26eac9f111e8dbef1349640b4dd5979e51f5f9b7cfae0b92b1ab4f04cff00c57-rimg-w988-h1480-dc85afd9-gmir.jpg?v=1763599748 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON being held? - **A:** The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON takes place on Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 04 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm at The General Society Library, 20 WEST 44th Street (BETWEEN 5th AND 6th AVENUES), New York City, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON? - **A:** Ticket prices for The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON range from USD 5 to USD 15 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 15AvailableGSMT Members & SeniorsUSD 10AvailableStudentsUSD 5Available - **Q**: Who is organizing The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON? - **A:** The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON is organized by The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Silent Film Universe: Exploring Silent Movies IN PERSON is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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