FILM SCREENING: “The Grim Game” (1919)
Harry Houdini, the legendary stage illusionist, also made his mark in film. In the 1919 silent film “The Grim Game”, Houdini stars as a man who has been jailed for a murder he did not commit. He uses his talents to escape and find the real killers. Eric Colleary, Cline Curator of Theater and Performing Arts, introduces the film and the riches of the Center's Harry Houdini collection. Not rated, 71 minutes.
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The Harry Ransom Center is a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its collections provide insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.