A Liar, A Drunk, & A Piano Teacher-The Story of the Flying A

The Flying A: Silent Film In Santa Barbara Lecture by Neal Graffy From 1910 to 1912, the American Film Company™s western unit consisted of half-a-dozen actors and a handful of cowboys shooting one-reel westerns around southern California. Known as the Flying A, by 1915 they had built the world's largest studio in Santa Barbara with the industry's top directors, actors, and writers. From historic adobes to magnificent mansions, sandy beaches to mountain peaks, the cameras of the Flying A cranked out hundreds of westerns, dramas, and comedies.
The film pioneers of the Flying A left a legacy which continues to influence the movies and television shows of today. Join us for this nostalgic glimpse of our city's contribution to the film industry with a presentation by lecturer-historian Neal Graffy, A Liar, A Drunk & A Piano Teacher - The Story of the Flying A. Three Opportunities To Attend: Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 am AND Friday, February 3 at 11:00 am and 2:00pm. Reservations required.