# Event Details - **Event Name**: AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 01:45 pm - **Event Description**: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm Presented by Academy Award®-winning visual effects artist and film historian Craig Barron Premiere of a new 35mm preservation print from the Library of Congress Oscar®-winning visual effects artist Craig Barron is not only a leading figure in modern visual effects but also a renowned film historian, museum curator and educator with a deep focus on the history of cinematic illusions — from Hollywood’s studio era to the digital age. In an extended introduction, Barron will break down the groundbreaking visual effects of THE RAINS CAME — the first film to win the Academy Award® for Best Special Effects, triumphing over THE WIZARD OF OZ and GONE WITH THE WIND. His presentation will illuminate the technical artistry behind the film’s astonishingly realistic monsoon, earthquake and flood sequences, which set a new benchmark for special effects in Hollywood. Set in British-ruled India, this sweeping romantic drama centers on Lady Edwina Esketh (Myrna Loy), a disillusioned aristocrat who arrives with her inattentive husband (Nigel Bruce), only to find her former lover (George Brent) now a cynical artist drowning in decadence. As natural disaster strikes, characters are forced to confront their own failures and illusions. Loy’s character is drawn to an Indian doctor (Tyrone Power), portrayed as the film’s only truly noble figure — a rare counterpoint to the usual portrayals of imperial heroism. Sensitively directed by Clarence Brown, the film subtly critiques colonial arrogance while delivering one of the most impressive disaster sequences of its era. DIR Clarence Brown; SCR Philip Dunne, Julien Josephson, from the novel by Louis Bromfield; PROD Darryl F. Zanuck. U.S., 1939, b&w, 103 min. NOT RATED More info and advance tix: https://tinyurl.com/TheRainsCameAFI - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-spring/afi-silver-classic-film-weekend-the-rains-came-in-35mm-w-introduction-by-craig-barron/200029140256646 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, performances, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 20 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Silver Spring - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center - **lat**: 38.9965658 - **long**: -77.0274675 - **full address**: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/43897301cd5fbeba44d296844a6a2962b99ce61f234dcc2eedb9ef6474a14e59-rimg-w1200-h782-dc040404-gmir?v=1762449585 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron being held? - **A:** AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron takes place on Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 01:45 pm to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 01:45 pm at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3916, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron? - **A:** AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron 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: THE RAINS CAME in 35mm w/ introduction by Craig Barron is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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