The screening of Top Hat in 35mm will be accompanied by a special pre-film musical presentation by Peter Mintun. Mintun is a renowned archivist and performer of early 20th-century popular music, with extensive experience in hotels and nightclubs and a deep knowledge of American songbook history. He has performed at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall and has contributed to musical publications. His performance at this event promises to offer a unique historical and musical context to the film.

Top Hat with Peter Mintun (Musical Presentation)

Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.