Silent Films from MoMA: Lady Windermere's Fan

Experience the world premiere of a film from 1925, with a new score by Gillian B. Anderson, performed by the Peoria Symphony Orchestra!

Join us for:
"Silent Films from MoMA: Lady Windermere's Fan"
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | Reception at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins at 6:30 p.m.

See this silent film as never before in this special partnership between the Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Museum of Modern Art, New York, featuring new restorations from MoMA’s renowned collection.

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is proud to present a digitally restored version of Ernst Lubitsch’s 1925 "Lady Windermere’s Fan" with live musical accompaniment featuring the Peoria Symphony Orchestra. This special performance offers an extraordinary evening combining the art of film with a live musical score that elevates the cinema into a truly immersive experience.

Presented by Sid and Flo Banwart
Additional support from Visionary Society, Film Society, Illinois Arts Council

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