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Robin Hood @ Shea's

The movies’ first action star was Douglas Fairbanks, whose popularity at his peak was rivaled only that of Charlie Chaplin (his friend) and Mary Pickford (his wife). Like Jackie Chan, he was famed for doing his own stunts, and for trying to top himself every time he made a new film. The 1922 feature Robin Hood shows Fairbanks at his best, including several classic stunts that no modern insurance company would let a star even dream of doing for himself. At the time of its release this was the most expensive film ever made, and director Allan Dwan does his best to show off the large crowds of extras and the spectacular sets (including some designed by Frank Lloyd Wright). Robin Hood kicks off the spring season of Free Family Movies this Sunday at Shea’s Buffalo. The silent film will be accompanied by the Wurlitzer organ, and an hour-long organ concert precedes the movie at 1pm.

Sunday, January 13 at 2pm. Shea’s Performing Arts Center, 646 Main Street (847-1410, sheas.org). FREE.