Silent Sundays at the Playhouse: Robin Hood

Silent Sundays with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment are back at the Mission Playhouse beginning July 6th!

Purchase your 2025 subscription in advance and see the series for the special price of $37.

Kicking off the new season is Robin Hood on July 6th at 2:30pm! Starring the ‘King of Hollywood’ Douglas Fairbanks, this story differs from the film adaptations that would follow. In the first half of this silent classic, you’ll learn the backstory of the Earl of Huntingdon (Fairbanks), the man who would become Robin Hood.

The King’s treacherous brother, who is regent and is planning to seize the throne permanently, has enacted cruel practices during his time in power, throwing England into disarray. When the Earl learns what is happening from his beloved Lady Marian, a legendary character emerges.

With epic sets and over a million dollars spent, Fairbanks brings Medieval England to life in this adventure drama.

Accompanying the film is organist Russ Peck. Mr. Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre.

Silent Sundays continue with Battleship Potemkin on July 27th, Buster Keaton’s The General on September 7th, and two Harold Lloyd shorts: Number, Please? & High and Dizzy on October 5th.

Tickets are $12. Purchase a subscription in advance and see all four films for $37. For more information, visit missionplayhouse.org