Wareham Silent Film Weekender: South West Silents

South West Silents is thrilled to announce our very first ever Silent Film Weekender. A chance to gather and celebrate everything silent film under one roof with beautiful new restorations and with some incredible live music. Situated at the magnificent Rex Cinema in the heart of the stunning town of Wareham, we can't think of a better place to host our first ever silent film festival. Thanks to its picturesque interiors and fabulous heritage, The Rex is perfect to showcase the best of the silent era.

This first edition of the Wareham Silent Film Weekender highlights two key figures in the early history of Hollywood. In fact, the pair ended up becoming Hollywood's first major couple. Mary Pickford (1892-1979) and Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) would both become powerhouses in their own right and yet, became incredibly important for both their careers.

The line-up for both Pickford and Fairbanks highlights their early…