‘Lon Chaney After Midnight’ had it’s rough-cut premiere at the Egyptian Theatre

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Jonathan Morrill’s ‘Lon Chaney After Midnight’ had it’s rough-cut premiere at the Egyptian Theatre, during Norwood Cheek’s 2008 ‘Attack of the 50 foot Reels’, in November of that year. The ‘Attack of the 50 foot Reels’ was an annual, one night, super 8mm film festival, where a dozen film makers were assigned to create, with in-camera edits, and reveal to themselves, and the audience, the first time processed and screened results.

After “Lon Chaney’s initial warm response, Morrill tightened up the original production, and then lengthened it, with narration added by Emmy Award winning actor, Warren Burton.

“Lon Chaney After Midnight” documents the real and imagined history of the production of the 1927 MGM Silent Film, ‘London After Midnight.’ This Mockumentary Short, utilizes rare stills, reenactments, and multi media references to Tod Browning’s, and America’s, first vampire movie. Warren Burton’s narration guides the viewer through the intricate puzzle of mystery that surrounds the most sought after ‘Lost Film’ of all times. Combine all this with heart pounding cutting-edge editing, “Lon Chaney After Midnight” is a five minute black and white spectacle that takes its viewer’s on a wondrous and educational journey.