1927's 'Napoleon' Set for Grand Premiere

Name: 1927's 'Napoleon' Set for Grand Premiere
Uploaded: 2012-01-20T19:00:00Z
Duration: P408S
Description: It's billed as the U.S. premiere of a film made in 1927. The film is "Napoleon," made by the great director, Abel Gance. The U.S. premiere with full orchestra will be at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in March. Jeffrey Brown talks to Kevin Brownlow, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who's put it together.

Clip: Season 2012 | 6m 48s

It's billed as the U.S. premiere of a film made in 1927. The film is "Napoleon," made by the great director, Abel Gance. The U.S. premiere with full orchestra will be at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival in March. Jeffrey Brown talks to Kevin Brownlow, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who's put it together.

Aired: 01/20/12

Rating: NR

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