Join guitarist and recording artist Jacob Johnson for a special evening celebrating Charlie Chaplin, his music, and his timeless masterpiece Modern Times. The evening begins at 6:30 PM with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a live performance of “Smile”—Chaplin’s beloved melody from the film—by Johnson, along with a brief conversation exploring the music, the movie, and why its themes still resonate in our own modern times. The evening concludes with a screening of Modern Times in the wonderfully vintage surroundings of Magic on Victoria in downtown Greer.
About the film:
Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin’s last outing as the Little Tramp, puts the iconic character to work as a giddily inept factory employee who becomes smitten with a gorgeous gamine (Paulette Goddard). With its barrage of unforgettable gags and sly commentary on class struggle during the Great Depression, Modern Times—though made almost a decade into the talkie era and containing moments of sound (even song!)—is a timeless showcase of Chaplin’s untouchable genius as a director of silent comedy.
Magic on Victoria · 101 Victoria Street · Greer · SC 29651 · Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.