Coming up: 3 library screenings of 'The Scarlet Letter' (1926) for 2026 Banned Books Week

A lobby card promoting 'The Scarlet Letter' (1926) starring Lillian Gish.You wouldn't think 'Banned Books Week' offers much in the way of silent film accompaniment opportunities.But ah, there you'd be wrong. Before tackling that topic, here's a brief report from this year's Silent Movie Day, which was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.To celebrate the occasion, I was honored to provide live accompaniment for a new version of 'Sunrise' (1927) screened that evening at the legendary Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Mass.A nearly full house responded strongly to this film, which stands as a high point of silent cinema and serves as a great introduction the form. View from the keyboard: the Brattle's Ned Hinkle addresses the audience prior to 'Sunrise' (1927).And that's a good thing, because prior to the screening, the Brattle's Ned Hinkle polled attendees and found a significant portion had never seen 'Sunrise' before.I had some good material to work with, and was pleased with how the…