Classic Cinema

The great stone face known as Buster Keaton kept moviegoers laughing throughout the silent era and beyond, and one of his best, the 1927 Civil War comedy The General (bottom), comes to Rome’s Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Keaton’s 1922 short Cops starts out the 35mm program, which is presented with organ accompaniment by Bernie Anderson. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors and students, and $1.50 for children under 12. Dial 337-6453 for details. And on Monday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., check out the 1939 all-timer Gunga Din (above), with Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Sam Jaffe in the title role for director George Stevens’ the stillunbeatable blend of adventure and comedy. Presented by the Syracuse Cinephile Society, the movie screens at the Spaghetti Warehouse, 680 N. Clinton St. Admission is $3.50, with food available from the menu. Call 475-1807 for dining information.