From Stage to Screen Film Festival July 12, 2010

Programme 2 of 7 of big screen versions of classic 20th century plays.
Double bill
We're Not Dressing 1934 Playwright: J. M. Barrie with Bing Crosby, Carole Lombard, Burns & Allen
Oh what a lovely shipwreck we will have. Stranded on a desert island, Bing uses his cooking and crooning skills to woe a hoity-toity socialite. Throw in an admirable supporting cast, and it's smooth sailing. Revamped from Barrie's The Admirable Crichton
Twentieth Century 1934 Playwright: Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur with John Barrymore, Carole Lombard
A megalomaniac Broadway producers pulls out all the stops to get his protege back when he runs into her on the 20th Century Limited. This seminal screwball comedy sets the standard. Barrymore spews brimstone and honey as the utterly mad, obnoxious and thoroughly delightful Jaffe and Lombard emerges as the most beautiful wackiest comedienne on film
Preceded by a classic cartoon, free film notes.
Next programme July 19

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