This Coming Month at the Packard Campus — November 2024

“American Odysseys of the 1800s”

As 2024 moves towards its conclusion, the Packard Campus Theater for the month of November takes a trip back–via film–to the wild, musical, romantic, wondrous, adventurous century before last.

Olivia de Havilland in the arms of Monty Clift — “The Heiress” (1949)

The Heiress (Universal Pictures, 1949) — Friday, November 1 @ 7:30 PM

Olivia de Havilland won her second Oscar for her portrayal of a wealthy plain Jane of the 1850s who is courted by a handsome fortune hunter (Montgomery Clift). Adapted from the Henry James novel, Washington Square. Black & white, 115 min. (Film)

An exuberant Barbra Streisand amid colorful elements--and cast members--from the film. — “Hello, Dolly!” (1959)

Hello, Dolly! (Twentieth Century Fox, 1969) — Saturday, November 2 @ 2:00 PM

Barbra Streisand plays Dolly Levi, a brassy New York matchmaker who falls in love with a wealthy bachelor from Yonkers (Walter Matthau). Based on Jerry Herman’s hit Broadway musical. Color, 146 min. (Digital)

Portrays of films four main stars--including Robards, Fonda, Cardinale and Bronson--depicted in dusty beauty — “Once Upon a Time in the West” (1962)

Once Upon a Time in the West (Paramount, 1968) — Saturday, November 2 @ 7:30 PM

In the dying days of the Old West, a widow enlists an outlaw and a mystery man to help protect her land from a ruthless cattleman. Widely regarded as the quintessential spaghetti Western by pioneering filmmaker, Sergio Leone. Color, 165 min. (Film)

Illustrations of a runaway train, buffalo and soldiers... — “How the West Was Won” (1962)

How the West Was Won (Warner Bros., 1962) — Friday, November 8 @ 7:30 PM

Using the American frontier as its canvas, this star-studded historical epic traces the United States’ westward expansion across the North American continent, as told through the lives of four generations of pioneers. Color, 155 mins. (Film)

A lush red backdrop and actors in a theater balcony. — “The Age of Innocence” (1993)

The Age of Innocence (Columbia Pictures, 1993) — Friday, November 15 @ 7:30 PM

Director Martin Scorsese’s take on the Edith Wharton novel is set in 1870s New York City, where a society lawyer develops an obsessive love for his fiancée’s beautiful cousin, recently returned from Europe under a scandalous cloud. Color, 139 min. (Film)

Fievel at the beginning of his journey, suitcase in hand — “An American Tail” (1991)

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (Universal Pictures, 1991) — Saturday, November 16 @ 2:00 PM

Having moved his family to the Wild West, Fievel Mousekewitz joins forces with famed lawdog Wylie Blurp to thwart a sinister plot by the crafty Cat R. Waul. Color, 75 min. (Film)

Co-stars Coburn and Kristofferson, in vintage western gear — “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” (1973)

Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (Warner Bros., 1973) — Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30 PM

As newly minted lawman Pat Garrett (James Coburn) stalks the outlaw Billy the Kid (Kris Kristofferson) across the plains, their old friendship is twisted into rivalry, and mythic ideals of freedom come up against an emerging ruling-class order. Color, 106 min. (Digital)

Red-headed Bette Davis is seen plotting as Henry Fonda looks on. — “Jezebel” (1938)

Jezebel (Warner Bros., 1938) — Friday, November 22 @ 7:30 PM

Bette Davis stars as a rich, tempestuous Southern belle who goes too far to make her fiancé (Henry Fonda) accept her rebellious and socially contrary behavior. Black & white, 103 min. (Film)

Illustration of the Nautilus under attack from the squid and sharks — “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954)

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Walt Disney Pictures, 1954) — Saturday, November 23 @ 2:00 PM

A trio of shipwrecked survivors are taken captive by the mysterious Captain Nemo, who launches a deadly crusade across the seven seas with his futuristic submarine. Color, 127 min. (Digital)

Eastwood in his "No Name" person dominates this red and white collection of images from the film. — “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” (1966)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (MGM, 1966) — Saturday, November 23 @ 7:30 PM

Sergio Leone’s finale in the “Man With No Name” trilogy centers on the taciturn, enigmatic loner (Clint Eastwood) trying to beat this rivals, a ruthless bounty hunter and a Mexican bandit, to a cache of hidden gold. Color, 161 minutes. Rated R (Digital)

PLEASE NOTE:

Programs are free and the matinee show will be family friendly. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating at the screenings is on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise noted.

Patrons must go through an “airport style” security check upon entering and no large parcels, purses or backpacks are permitted.

Federal law (18 U.S.C. 930) prohibits the possession of any firearm or other dangerous weapons on this Federal facility. This includes in the parking lot, on all roads, trails, and grounds as well as inside the building. This also applies to off-duty law enforcement officers (LEO) and concealed-carry permit holders.

The Packard Campus is located at 19053 Mount Pony Road in Culpeper, Virginia. Access to the campus parking lot begins one hour before show time, entrance into the building begins 45 minutes before the show, and the theater opens for seating 30 minutes before the curtain. Please do not arrive early and queue at the Packard Campus gate.

The Library of Congress Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center oversees one of the largest collections of motion pictures in the world. Acquired primarily through copyright deposit, exchange, gift and purchase, the collection spans the entire history of the cinema. Since 2008, the art deco theater located at the Packard Campus has shown films each week and screened more than 2,500 titles. The programs highlight the best in cinema, including silent films, Hollywood classics, kids’ cartoons and foreign films.

For more information on LC screenings, see this link.

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“American Odysseys of the 1800s”

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