Film Festival

In The Hall of Philosophy

Cary Grant Film Festival
Co-Sponsored by Cicada Festival and Chautauqua Summer Programs

His Girl Friday (1940)
Wednesday, July 7th at 7:30 PM

This hilarious romantic comedy stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Russell is a rough and tumble reporter looking to get out of the news racket by marrying and being a house wife after her divorce from newspaper publisher Grant. Just when she is about to leave town with her husband-to-be the still lovesick Grant drafts her to cover one final breaking news sensation.

Philadelphia Story (1940)
Wednesday, July 14th at 7:30 PM

This screwball comedy stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart and is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist, It is considered one of the best examples of a comedy of remarriage, a popular genre in the 1930's and 1940's, in which a couple divorce, flirt with outsiders and then remarry.

Night and Day (1946)
Wednesday, July 21th at 7:30 PM

Cary Grant portrays Cole Porter in this biographical film about the composer's life and brilliant career. His early years in Indiana, experiences in the war and later a crippling accident are among the events loosely followed. The movie is highlighted by wonderful music and a stunning performance by Mary Martin of "My Heart Belongs to Daddy".

Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Wednesday, July 28th at 7:30 PM

Not fully appreciated at the time of its release, this 1938 film has proven itself to be one of the best and funniest of all the screwball comedies of the 1930's and 1940's. Katharine Hepburn tries her hand at slapstick comedy in one of the best roles of her career. Grant shines as the stuffy zoologist she meets and decides to win. And together, both make this a joyful movie experience.

All films are in the Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy.

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