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This event is in the past.It took place on August 20, 2026 at Michigan Theater.

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Comedy Film
Star performer

Silent Movie Screening

August 20 at 7pm

At Michigan Theater

Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor

🏛️Gorgeous old-styled interior with real historic charm
🎭Balcony seats give the best view of everything
🍿Popcorn line gets long, come early

Mel Brooks' 1976 silent slapstick comedy screens as part of a birthday tribute at the gorgeous historic Michigan Theater. No dialogue needed when the gags are this big, the cameos are this wild, and the organ accompaniment brings the house down.

historic movie palace
classic comedy revival
Mel Brooks tribute
organ accompaniment

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  • historic movie palace
  • classic comedy revival
  • Mel Brooks tribute
  • organ accompaniment
  • Michigan Theater
  • Old Fourth Ward
  • Ann Arbor

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