Norman Studios Silent Film Museum
Thank You, Sponsors!
The board of directors and members of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum offers our utmost thanks and gratitude to sponsors of our recent gala celebrating the official opening of the Rita F. Reagan Set Building, including: Executive Producer Sponsor Time Zones Antiques and Collectibles The Flying Ace Sponsors The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida … [Read more…]
Regeneration 2023: A Year in Review
By Barbara Wingo The year 2023 marked the opening of Phase 1 of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum in the newly renovated first floor of the Norman Studios production building. Our opening exhibition Regeneration: 1923-2023 simultaneously celebrated the regeneration of Norman Studios represented by our new museum space and … [Read more…]
Jacksonville City Council Unanimously Approves Rita F. Reagan Building
The Jacksonville City Council recently voted unanimously to honor longtime preservationist and Norman Studios Silent Film Museum co-founder Rita Reagan by naming Norman’s set stage building the “Rita F. Reagan Building”. The building is the last of the five original structures in the Norman Studios complex, built during its days as Eagle Film City prior … [Read more…]
Norman Studios Open Hours
Norman Studios is now open for drop-in tours every first and Third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. These hours are subject to changed depending upon factors including inclement weather, holidays and insufficient available volunteers. Want to help tell the Norman Story? We’re looking for volunteer docents to assist in greeting … [Read more…]
TAMIKA LAMISON, LAYON GRAY TO SPEAK AT JUNETEENTH SCREENING OF “THE FLYING ACE” AT TAMPA THEATRE
In honor of Juneteenth, Film Tampa Bay will screen Richard Norman’s THE FLYING ACE (1926) this Sunday, June 18, 3pm at the Tampa Theatre with live organ accompaniment and a panel discussion featuring noted filmmakers Tamika Lamison and Layon Gray, along with Norman Studios Silent Film Museum representatives Barbara Wingo and Devan Stuart Lesley. Filmed … [Read more…]
A Trip to the Hollywood Heritage Museum
By Barbara Wingo I recently visited the Hollywood Heritage Museum, located in the Lasky-DeMille Barn in Hollywood, California. The structure was the location for the making of The Squaw Man (1913), the first feature-length motion picture shot in Hollywood. The motion picture was produced by Jesse L. Lasky and is also notable for being Cecil … [Read more…]
“The Flying Ace” Screens Online Through April 30
The Norman Studios is thrilled to partner with the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and Retroformat Silent Films to present a free online screening of Richard Norman’s famed aviation film “The Flying Ace”. This 1926 crime drama tells the story of a WWI fighter pilot and his rival aviator. It stars Laurence Criner, who … [Read more…]
Hollywood East Screening and Presentation on the Progress of the Norman Studios Museum
Norman Studios, in conjunction with the Modern Woodmen of America, announces a screening of Hollywood East at the Regency Square Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library at 9900 Regency Square Boulevard, on Saturday, October 9, at 3:00 p.m. A presentation by Barbara Wingo, Vice President and Curator of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, Inc., … [Read more…]
Legends & Liars! Silent Film Edition
Hey, silent film fans! Join the next Jacksonville Pub Walk – Legends & Liars – Silent Film Edition, Friday 8/20/21 7pm-9pm. The theme is “First Hollywood”. It is designed as a fun, networking event with optional libations. Every week a different period character (perhaps the late, great Richard Norman?!) gives the tour according to the … [Read more…]