Wilton Town Hall Theatre presents ‘Spite Marriage’

Dorothy Sebastian  cuts Buster Keaton’s beard with a sword in a scene from the silent comedy “Spite Marriage.”

Dorothy Sebastian  cuts Buster Keaton’s beard with a sword in a scene from the silent comedy “Spite Marriage.” COURTESY PHOTO

Published: 08-21-2024 12:05 PM

Town Hall Theatre, 40 Main St. in Wilton will show Buster Keaton’s last silent feature film, “Spite Marriage,” Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m.

The screening, the latest in the venue's monthly silent film series, will feature live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis, a New Hampshire-based composer who specializes in creating music for silent films.

“Spite Marriage,” from 1929, finds Keaton’s poker-faced comic smitten by stage actress Trilby Drew (Dorothy Sebastian) – so much so that he joins the cast of her current production, a Civil War melodrama. The humor begins when she impulsively asks Buster to marry her, but only to get even with an old flame. Complications with gangsters lead to a climax at sea.

Admission is free, but donations are accepted, with $10 per person suggested to defray expenses. For information, call the theater at 603-654-3456.

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