Event details
- September 25, 2025
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- 1301 Greene Street Augusta, GA 30901
- 706-826-4700
Silent Movie Night
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 pm
Join other silent movie enthusiasts for this unique event to benefit the magnificent Sacred Heart Cultural Center! This year’s featured film is the 1925 original version of “Phantom of the Opera” starring the iconic Lon Chaney as the “Phantom” and Mary Philbin as his love. This groundbreaking silent movie was the first horror film to achieve box-office success and solidified the Phantom’s status as a cultural icon. Chaney’s performance as the Phantom, with his self-designed makeup, created a memorable character that has lived on in other mediums, including on Broadway for 35 years. Our audience will be dazzled by acclaimed theater organist, Ron Carter, who joins us for his 22nd year to perform the haunting soundtrack, with a few genre-appropriate surprises. Sacred Heart is honored to have Ron join us once again this year!
Adding to the fun this year will be a “Roaring Twenties/Phantom of the Opera” costume contest during intermission. Prizes will be awarded for first and second places, judged by audience participation. Plan your look now and invite your friends for this fun night of classic entertainment!
Concessions will be available.
Tickets:
$60 Reserved VIP Seats available by calling Sacred Heart at 706-826-4700. (includes unlimited concessions; tables of 6-8 may be reserved)
$30 Reserved Table Seats (8 per table, concessions available for purchase)
$20 Theater-style Seats (open seating, concessions available for purchase)
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Also featuring…
2025 Silent Movie Matinee
Friday, September 26, 10-11:30 am
Sacred Heart will host a Silent Movie Matinee experience for all ages on Friday, September 26, from 10-11:30 am. Doors to Sacred Heart’s beautiful Great Hall open at 9:30 am; program begins at 10:00 am and will last about 80 minutes. The matinee will feature two short comedies with introductions by Ron Carter, a sought-after theater organist. Ron makes each movie come to life by playing an organ soundtrack to each short film. There will be a Q & A with Ron following the films.
Guests will be introduced to the lost art form of silent movies and to the genius of silent movie-era movie stars in two short films: “From Hand to Mouth”, 1920, starring Buster Keaton and “Get Out and Get Under”, 1920, starring Harold Lloyd. Don’t miss this unique educational and entertaining event! Your students will be amazed how far movie technology has come in 100 years!
Matinee Cost: $2, children (up to 18); $5, adults For student groups: One free chaperone per 10 children. Light concessions will be available for purchase.
An RSVP is required for groups of 10 or more. Please reserve your seats by paying in advance by Monday, Sept. 22. RSVP by calling Sacred Heart at 706-826-4700 or emailing shannon@sacredheartaugusta.org
Thank you to our sponsors!
