Silent Film: Beau Geste (1926)

Experience the Chautauqua Silent Film Series with a screening of *Beau Geste* (1926), a classic silent adventure drama. The event takes place at Chautauqua in Boulder at 100 Morning Glory Dr., Boulder, CO 80302. A standout feature is live musical accompaniment by the Mont Alto Orchestra and Rodney Sauer, recreating the authentic silent-film experience. Celebrating a 100-year tradition, this installment continues a beloved community film series. The story follows three brothers who leave England to join the French Foreign Legion after a family heirloom goes missing. Set at a remote desert fort, the film blends action, suspense, and high-stakes loyalty under a ruthless commanding officer. Expect themes of honor and sacrifice that made it a defining adventure of the silent era. Ideal for film lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about cinema with live performance.