From social commentary to noir this weekend with everyone’s favorite collie thrown in. Come and see all at the Packard Campus Theater.
The Crowd (MGM, 1928) — Friday, March 21 @ 7:30 PM
An ordinary couple (James Murray and Eleanor Boardman) struggles to survive in the big city on his meager wages after a tragic accident threatens to destroy them. Live musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson. Black & white, 104 min. (Film)
“The Crowd” was added to the Library’s National Film Registry in 1989.
Lassie Come Home (MGM, 1943) — Saturday, March 22 @ 2:00 PM
When separated from her young master, a beloved collie undertakes a danger-filled trek across Scotland and England to rejoin him. Based on the novel by Eric Knight. Color, 90 min. (Film)
“Lassie Come Home” was added to the Library’s National Film Registry in 1993.
The Woman on the Beach (RKO, 1947) — Saturday, March 22 @ 7:30 PM
A troubled sailor begins to think his mistress’s blind husband can really see. Director Jean Renoir delves into themes of psychological turmoil and complicated relationships, set against the backdrop of post-war America. Color, 90 min. (Film)
For more information on LC screenings, see this link.
Titles and formats subject to change.