# Event Details - **Event Name**: AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:45 pm - **Event Description**: SONG (1928) [SCHMUTZIGES GELD] U.S. Premiere of New 4K Restoration Introduction by film historian Farran Smith Nehme Live musical accompaniment by Makia Matsumura Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong had to leave Hollywood and relocate to Europe to secure the leading roles she was so often denied at home. SONG (also released as SHOW LIFE) marks the first of her three collaborations with German director Richard Eichberg — a key turning point in her career. In this new digital restoration, the film reveals the richness of its visual storytelling. The dingy, cramped boarding houses and bars sharply contrast with the sleek, spacious nightclubs that overlook the city, underscoring the film’s commentary on class and social mobility. Wong plays Song, a homeless, drifting woman rescued from an assault by Jack (Heinrich George), a cabaret performer who brings her into his act as a knife-thrower. Though Song proves devoted, Jack remains fixated on a ballerina who has long since moved on to wealthier pastures. As he chases lost love and schemes for money, a series of complications — that would work only in a silent film — ultimately lead Jack to recognize Song’s quiet loyalty and strength. Wong delivers a beautifully nuanced performance, one that showcases the depth and emotional complexity she was rarely allowed to explore in Hollywood’s limited, stereotyped roles. SONG is both a moving melodrama and a testament to Anna May Wong’s talents as an international star. DIR/PROD Richard Eichberg; SCR Helen Gosewish, Adolph Lantz, from the novel “Dirty Money” by Karl Vollmöller. UK/Germany, 1928, b&w, 104 min. Silent with English intertitles. NOT RATED Restored by Filmmuseum Düsseldorf More info and advance tix: https://tinyurl.com/SongAFI - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-spring/afi-silver-classic-film-weekend-anna-may-wong-in-song-w-live-music-by-makia-matsumura/200029067897657 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, performances, workshops, art, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 31 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Silver Spring - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center - **lat**: 38.99646858229 - **long**: -77.0273440269 - **full address**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd,Silver Spring,MD,United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/329a6bbc637ff64e818dfd8397a42fe1452d54b423f04443be960038bdd43348-rimg-w1200-h913-dc161616-gmir?v=1762305097 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura being held? - **A:** AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura takes place on Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:45 pm to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:45 pm at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd,Silver Spring,MD,United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura? - **A:** AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura is organized by AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: Anna May Wong in SONG w/ live music by Makia Matsumura is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Silver Spring, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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