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Film Loans from the Library of Congress — April 2022

Posted by: Cary O’Dell

Here are some of the titles from the Library’s motion picture collections–many preserved by the NAVCC film laboratory–that we’re loaning for exhibition this month. As always, we can’t guarantee that schedules won’t change or links get broken, but this is our best information at the time of publication. Anthology Film Archives: New York, New York …

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Gloria Swanson: A Woman of Invention

Posted by: Cary O’Dell

In today’s post, we close out Women’s History Month with the Library’s own Cary O’Dell examining yet another remarkable facet to the life and legend of the great Gloria Swanson. Rightfully, in the past few years the celebrated screen siren Hedy Lamarr has been rediscovered.  But not so much for her extraordinary beauty or even …

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National Film Registry: Celebrating Liza and “Cabaret”

Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

So much to celebrate as this sweet little girl turns 76, and the musical film that made her a star celebrates 50 years since its 1972 theatrical debut. Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946 into true Hollywood royalty and all that it encompasses. Her father, the great film director Vincente Minnelli, and her …

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National Film Registry: Remembering William Hurt (1950-2022)

Posted by: Stacie Seifrit-Griffin

Yesterday we learned of the passing of William Hurt, and today, internet, cable and even broadcast news will be filled with stories of his award-winning career spanning over 50 years and over 100 credits. Hurt holds a respected place in cinema for being nominated for the best actor Oscar for three consecutive years; “Kiss of …