Santa Barbara Historical Museum
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The Flying A: Silent Film In Santa Barbara
Exhibition on full view January 26 - August 19, 2012
From early 1911 to the summer of 1912, the American Film Company’s western unit consisted of half-a-dozen actors and a handful of cowboys shooting one-reel westerns around southern California. Known as the Flying A, the company settled in Santa Barbara that summer and grew to become a film industry leader. From historic adobes to magnificent mansions, sandy beaches to mountain peaks, the cameras of the Flying A cranked out hundreds of westerns, dramas, and comedies that were seen world-wide.  The film pioneers of the Flying A left a legacy which continues to influence the movies and television shows of today. 
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Join us for this nostalgic glimpse of our city's contribution to the film industry with a presentation by lecturer-historian Neal Graffy, “A Liar, A Drunk & A Piano Teacher - The Story of the Flying A.”

Lecture Opportunities:
February 1st, 11:00 am
February 3rd, 11:00 am
February 3rd, 2:00 pm

Museum members and SBIFF platinum passholders are complimentary.  Guests are $10. Reservations highly recommended.  For more information contact the Museum at 966-1601. 


First Thursdays at the Museum 
Next: February 2, 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
"Music, Art & Film History"  - Join us for live music, wine, and activities for all ages.


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