Live Music and Film - Blackmail (1929) Presented by TOSAQ

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Organist – David Bailey

Experience the brilliance of early cinema with Blackmail (1929), one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most important early films. Starring Anny Ondra and John Longden, this gripping thriller follows a young woman whose life unravels after a moment of self-defence leads to dangerous blackmail.

Blackmail was released in two formats – both as a silent film and also Britain’s first major sound film!

This silent format screening showcases Hitchcock’s bold innovation and techniques to heighten suspense and emotional impact. His inventive camera work and storytelling style laid the foundations for a legendary career.

With its compelling performances, dramatic tension, and historic significance, Blackmail remains a must-see classic, made even more powerful with live organ accompaniment.

Organist David Bailey will perform a newly composed live musical accompaniment on the TOSAQ Christie Cinema Pipe Organ in full view of the audience.

David Bailey

David Bailey is an Australian theatre organist, composer and silent film accompanist based in Brisbane with a musical style influenced heavily by the popular music of the early to mid-twentieth century. A theatre organist firstly, David’s main form of musical expression has always been connected to the silent film world, but in 2007 he brought this expertise back to the cinema and pursued an interest in silent film accompaniment. Since then, he has composed and performed scores for films from all over the world and every genre including many for the Australian Cinematheque at QAGOMA and Brisbane City Hall in addition to venues all around Australia. David strives to creatively reveal the vast musical resources of the theatre organ to modern audiences and offer a cinema experience that is novel yet nostalgic.

Complimentary Pre-Film Drinks (Foyer) from 1:15pm
Candy Bar opens from 1.15pm

Tickets Prices

General Admission $18.50
Concession $16.50
TOSAQ Members $15.50
Primary & Secondary School $10.00
Children Under 10 Free

Free parking. Air-conditioned and fully accessible venue

Join us in celebrating more than 50 years of the TOSAQ Christie Cinema Pipe Organ at Kelvin Grove. As one of Queensland’s premier music organisations, TOSAQ invites you to experience the magic of theatre organ music at our special events.

Kelvin Grove State College Theatre
Christie Cinema Pipe Organ, Corner Tank Street & Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove Queensland 4059