A dedication to study and live presentation
The Grand Feature Film Orchestra is a unique and versatile ensemble dedicated to bringing special multimedia presentations of some of the best of the arts that are both educational and entertaining. Every year, we develop and build on our impressive repertoire. We present films and music meticulously studied, arranged, restored, and presented in a unique collaboration of sight and sound.
Here is a list of our growing film repertoire – drama/comedy/fantasy/adventure – all on the big screen performed with a LIVE orchestra!
The Arctic Giant - Superman (1942) – (adventure animation) A prehistoric dinosaur comes to life and threatens the city. Can Superman save the day? The film was written and directed by the ground-breaking animators, Dave and Max Fleischer.
A Corny Concerto (1943) – (comedy animation) Two funny and beautifully animated stories based on the music of Johann Strauss. It is considered to be the first outing of Daffy Duck and features Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Elmer Fudd.
The Bulleteers - Superman (1942) – (adventure animation) Criminals with a deadly rocketship holds the city hostage. Can Superman save the day? The film was written and directed by the ground-breaking animators, Dave and Max Fleischer.
The Hitch-Hiker (1953) – (crime drama) Two friends on a road trip take on a hitchhiker only to be held hostage in a deadly game of survival. This is a classic in film noir written and directed by the great Ida Lupino.
Land Beyond the Sunset (1912) – (drama) In a fantasy storybook, a poor newspaper boy seeks refuge from his alcoholic grandmother. This is an early short Thomas Edison Studios production with surprising depth.
Little Shop of Horrors (1960) – (comedy thriller) A hapless flower shop worker creates a man-eating plant that brings him fame at a huge cost! It's the Roger Corman original 1960 classic camp movie.
The Lost World (1925) – (action-adventure) Professor Challenger leads a team to bring back evidence of living dinosaurs. Willis H. O'Brien's masterpiece of stop-motion effects creates realistic prehistoric dinosaurs in this thrilling action adventure with a live orchestra and sound effects team!
The Magnetic Telescope - Superman (1942) – (adventure animation) Out-of-control scientist creates a giant magnet to pull celestial bodies to the earth for study! The film was written and directed by the ground-breaking animators, Dave and Max Fleischer.
Mechanical Monsters - Superman (1941) – (adventure animation) A scientist creates giant robots to steal treasures from the city. The film was written and directed by the ground-breaking animators, Dave and Max Fleischer.
Peter Pan (1924) – (fantasy adventure) James Barrie's classic story is brought to life with surprising special effects and spirited acting.
Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957) – (drama/unintentional comedy sci-fi) Alien police officers from outer space seek to force the Earth to change its violent ways by raising a zombie attack! This infamous 1957 comedy full-length feature movie classic wasn't intended to be funny, but we think it's loads of fun!
Safety Last (1923) – (comedy/adventure) This is His comic masterpiece! Considered one of the three legendary comedians of the nineteen twenties, Harold Lloyd will thrill you with his death-defying stunts filmed in an age without digital effects. Safety Last is a funny and stunning film!
Sherlock Junior (1924) – (comedy/adventure) A movie theater projectionist dreams of being a detective! He gets more than he bargained for! Starring Buster Keaton with stunning special effects and stunts! It's comedy at its best! Original score by Evan Losoya!
Steamboat Bill Junior (1928) – (comedy/adventure) A hardened riverboat captain meets his estranged son and attempts to teach him how to be a proper shipman. Keaton's last independent film is one of his funniest. The legendary comic filmmaker does some of his most death-defying stunts with humor and class only Buster Keaton could accomplish! In addition, the film features a brilliant score by Evan Losoya!
Sunrise (1927) – (drama) An evil woman seduces a farmer to murder his wife and flee to the city. This Oscar-winning masterwork is a story of suspense, loss, and redemption—an original live score composed by Evan Losoya.
Tale of Two Kitties (1942) – (comedy animation) Two unlucky cats (one smart – one not so much) set out to make a meal of a poor, defenseless little bird known as Tweety. Little did they know, they were no match for the clever fowl.
Teenagers from Outer Space (1959) - (drama/unintentional comedy sci-fi) Alien interplanetary teenage ranchers in flying saucers come to Earth to raise their man-eating monster lobster herd. That's right!! Gigantic lobsters threaten all of humanity! This 1959 infamous low-budget cult sci-fi classic is loads of fun.
Thief of Bagdad (1924) - (fantasy/adventure) Douglas Fairbanks stars in this lavish adaptation from 1001 Arabian Nights. Noted for beautiful cinematography, expert stuntwork, and thrilling storytelling.
A Trip to the Moon (1902) – (action-adventure) A group of professors plan a trip to visit the moon and must escape from the moon monsters’ clutches! It was the first space science-fiction film ever made!
Wings (1927)—(action-adventure) Starring Clara Bow, this love triangle soon turns into an adventure in the skies. The stunning action sequences hold up to some of the best air stunt work today! First Academy winner for “Best Picture.”