As the Earth Turns was a no-budget science-fiction epic shot in 1937 by a 20-year-old experimental filmmaker named Richard H. Lyford. The young avant-gardist went on to work for Walt Disney in the 1940s, and his early films were re-discovered and cherished by only a few dedicated cinephiles. Recently, composer Ed Hartman teamed up with the Lyford estate to restore the 16mm film, adding a new soundtrack in the process. This new and improved As the Earth Turns will enjoy a one-week run at the Laemmle Glendale. The film has played at over 100 film festivals worldwide and garnered many awards along the way. Fans of the obscure will want to check out this 65-minute program, which represents an act of love and faith from one artist to another. Hartman will be in attendance for the Friday and Saturday shows.

Laemmle Glendale, 206 N. Maryland Ave., Glendale, Fri., Oct. 18, various showtimes; $9-$12. (310) 478-3826, laemmle.com. 

 

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