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May 3

The Dragon Painter on 35mm at Overture Center

Get swept away by the haunting beauty of “The Dragon Painter.” Starring the incredible Sessue Hayakawa, this film tells the tale of Tatsu, a passionate artist who loses himself in his art—literally! Believing his beloved princess has been captured by a dragon, Tatsu’s obsession blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. This is more than just a love story; it’s a piece of cinematic history. Once thought lost, “The Dragon Painter” is a treasure of Asian-American film that you won’t want to miss. Come see for yourself why Sessue Hayakawa was a true star of the silent era!

Organist: Jelani Eddington
Emcee: Joe Thompson
Vaudeville: Beni Daiko Taiko Drumming
Lobby Acts: Doc the Rube and Wayne the Wizard

Both performances will have an ASL interpreter.

Frame from The Dragon Painter

Overture Center

Address:

201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703 United States