Join us at the Rio Theatre on Sunday, April 16, as we tip our (bowler) hat to filmmaker Charlie Chaplin – on what would have been his 124th birthday – with a family-friendly screening of MODERN TIMES.

A pioneering master of physical comedy in the silent era, Chaplin’s legendary genius is on full display in this (mostly) silent film, which also marked his final onscreen performance as his iconic character, the Little Tramp. MODERN TIMES finds the Tramp put to work as a giddily inept factory employee who becomes smitten with a gorgeous gamine (Paulette Goddard). With its barrage of unforgettable gags and sly commentary on class struggle during the Great Depression, MODERN TIMES – though made almost a decade into the talkie era and containing moments of sound (even song!)—is a timeless showcase of Chaplin’s abilities as a director of silent comedy.

“What most amazes you about ‘Modern Times,’ is the fact that, in this day of superfine sound films, it says everything without saying anything.” (Chicago Tribune)

“The 20th century in 87 minutes.” (Sight and Sound)

“A slapstick skewering of industrialized America, Modern Times is as politically incisive as it is laugh-out-loud hilarious.” (Rotten Tomatoes)

Sunday, April 16
Doors 1:00 pm | Movie 1:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

MODERN TIMES (Charles Chaplin, 1936 / 87 mins / G) This comedic masterpiece finds the iconic Little Tramp employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely overwhelms him, and where various mishaps keep getting him sent to prison. In between his various jail stints, he meets and befriends an orphan girl. Both together and apart, they try to contend with the difficulties of modern life, with the Tramp working as a waiter and eventually a performer.

*Minors permitted. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)