The remarkable Henry Mancini is celebrated this month as we showcase at the Packard a series of very diverse films that he did the music for. Come for the movies and luxuriate in the sounds.
Days of Wine and Roses (Warner Bros., 1962)
Friday, September 13 @ 7:30 PM
A hard-drinking PR executive (Jack Lemmon) marries a young secretary (Lee Remick), whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his “passion” together. Soon, both struggle to break their addiction and save their marriage. The theme song won Mancini an Oscar and a Grammy. Black & white, 117 min. (Digital)
This film was added to the Library’s National Film Registry in 2018.
The Great Mouse Detective (Walt Disney Pictures, 1986)
Saturday, September 14 @ 2:00 PM
Giving Sherlock Holmes a run for his money, Basil is a brilliant mouse detective who unravels a dastardly plot by the sinister Ratigan (Vincent Price). Set in Victorian London, this Disney classic captivates with its action-packed story, endearing characters, and captivating animation. Features Mancini’s first complete score for an animated feature. Color, 80 min. (35mm)
The Great Waldo Pepper (Universal Pictures, 1975)
Saturday, September 14 @ 7:30 PM
He’s no chauffeur, and he’s no mailman. He’s an aviator! Robert Redford stars as a former WWI pilot turned stunt flyer in this story of aerial hi-jinks set in the late 1920s. Mancini’s score includes a number of rousing marches in the vein of John Philip Sousa, as well as waltzes, rags, and music for player pianos in the classic style of silent films. Color, 107 min. (Digital)
For more information on LC screenings, see this link.