Its good to be back here at my post with The Arts Beat again, and especially with what I’ve got first.

Having only lived in the Ithaca area a rather short period of time, I’m still learning about the area’s history and some of the things it offers, plus some of what it USED to offer. Going way back on the way back machine button, Ithaca was for a few years quite a hub for silent movies. To find out more, I spoke with the Executive Director of the Wharton Studio Museum Diana Riesman for my return to The Arts Beat.

Also just a small correction, Ithaca had an Influenza outbreak in 1918 and not cholera. We apologize for the minor error.

https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/the-arts-beat-wharton-museum-1

For the full interview, check out the link below. It’s a lengthy talk, but may I say a fruitful one for fans and casual observers of film history alike!

https://soundcloud.com/whcu-radio/the-arts-beat-wharton-museum