Many thanks to the more than 100 people who came to see an Edgar Jones silent film at the Augusta Colonial Theater on Oct. 4.

In the early 1920s a Jones film at the Colonial was usually a sold-out affair, but more than 100 years later his locally filmed movies still have the power to charm an audience.

My thanks also go to our fabulous musician, Jeff Rapsis, who drove up from New Hampshire for his third show with us; to Boston-based documentary filmmaker Peter Flynn, who shot footage for a project he’s working on; to the Colonial board (especially Kathi Wall) for its dedication to the theater; and to Executive Director Cathy Milojevic-Kaey for helping to organize the event.

The discovery of “In the River” (1920) gives me hope that more of Jones’ Augusta-based silent films will be found and enjoyed by new fans.

Ed Lorusso
Belgrade