**This landmark drama made at the end of the silent era is recognised as a classic .** Lillian Gish plays Letty who leaves her Virginia home to stay with her cousin .She soon finds she is left to fend for herself in the harsh elements of the American West . Shot on location in the Mojave Desert Lillian Gish gives an intense raw physical performance in difficult conditions . Directed by Victor Sjostrom - It is his last great silent film . Tickets ( £7 ) are on sale at the box office of the theatre from 7pm and I will meet you there at 7 15 . Payment is by cash or card . You will then be taken to wait in the auditorium or the bar as you prefer until the film starts shortly after 7 30 pm . The film is 93 mins in length . There is chance to socialise before the film and afterwards in the bar where there is a Meet up table . The event is organised by mandsfilmsociety.org.uk

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