Did you know that silent films were never intended to be experienced silently? Music was integral to the earliest filmgoing experiences. Because most silent films did not have scores composed specifically for them, theaters relied on local pianists or small orchestras to improvise music, contributing to the emotion of the film and fostering the mood. 🔊Sound on! At a recent screening of “Hula,” a 1927 silent film starring Clara Bow, piano accompaniment was provided by Makia Matsumura to give the