Lost Colony Silent Film from 1921 - Found!
Years before there was "The Lost Colony" musical, there was "The Lost Colony" silent film. Back in 1921, the state of North Carolina appropriated $3,000 for the making of the film, which was to be used as an educational tool. The silent film's cast had over 200 actors, mostly local Manteo folks playing the roles of both Indians and colonists.
But as time went on, the 46-minute 16mm silent film went missing. Decades passed and only one version of the film was known to exist, but it was part of a private collection. Just last year the version belonging to the Roanoke Island Historical Association was found during a clean-up of an old storage room. The film was sent to historians and was digitally remastered so that it could be viewed again by the public.
The Pioneer Theater in Manteo is showing this historic gem of a movie for FREE on Sunday, February 5 at 3PM. For more information, contact The Lost Colony at 252-473-2127.
But as time went on, the 46-minute 16mm silent film went missing. Decades passed and only one version of the film was known to exist, but it was part of a private collection. Just last year the version belonging to the Roanoke Island Historical Association was found during a clean-up of an old storage room. The film was sent to historians and was digitally remastered so that it could be viewed again by the public.
The Pioneer Theater in Manteo is showing this historic gem of a movie for FREE on Sunday, February 5 at 3PM. For more information, contact The Lost Colony at 252-473-2127.
Posted by Cathy at 1/31/2012 
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