While many a successful play has been adapted for film, some movie adaptations became classics of the genre and in our summer series we’ll examine a few of the very best. Each movie is introduced by area cinephile Ann Glenn with info about the film’s background and production and followed by an always lively Q&A session.
His Girl Friday(1940) Monday, July 6, 5pm
Director Howard Hawks adaptation of the Broadway hit The Front Page is ranked #19 on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 greatest comedy films. This fast-paced confection was groundbreaking in its overlapping dialogue and razor-sharp script and memorable for its electric chemistry between leads Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. 1hr. 32 mins., Not rated