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The Penalty: Film, presentation, music and cocktails


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Journey to the San Francisco underworld, where a grim villain reigns over the dark criminal underworld, and innocence becomes the tool of a dastardly plan for revenge.

The Penalty (1920) was Lon Chaney’s breakout film, catapaulting him to international stardom. This stunning silent film was also the first Hollywood feature film starring a young Claire Adams, who spent the second half of her life at Mooramong, now a National Trust property in Skipton. Join us for a night of creative gothic cocktails from The Crypt, some silent film history and a live performance by Anna Morley and Tom McGowan, who will be providing a score to a night you will never forget.

Adults only.

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All Dates & Times
  • 17 May
    5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 17 May
    6:00pm - 8:00pm
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  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
17 May

Helen MacPherson Smith Theatre, Arts Academy, Federation University

Camp Street, Ballarat Central VIC 3350
$20.00 - $50.00

Adult: Includes pre-show created cocktail or mocktail at The Crypt (14 Camp St), from 5pm.

Concession: Screening only (6pm)

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