The films are not rated, but are considered to be suitable for all ages, although parents and guardians are warned that these movies are likely to contain some comically violent situations.Īdmission for the show is $7, $6 for seniors/students/military, $5 for Capitol Friends, and $3 for children 12 and under.
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The second short subject will be “Dizzy Detectives.” Considered one of the best of the 190 short comedies the Three Stooges made for Columbia Pictures, this 1943 opus finds Larry, Curly, and Moe recruited as policemen, who attempt to ferret out the perpetrator of a series of burglaries.Īll three of the black & white movies on the bill will be seen via new digital restorations, and the total running time will be approx. Informed by his out-of-town wife that she’s coming home sooner than expected, Oliver Hardy recruits his friend Stan Laurel to help in hastily cleaning up his house after a wild party.
First will be “Helpmates” from 1932 starring Laurel & Hardy. “A Night at the Opera” will be preceded by two short subjects. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote of “A Night at the Opera,” “It is impossible to explain why that is so funny their sheer irreverence, exuberance and verbal comic genius are marvelous.” Common Sense Media recently stated simply, this “Marx Brothers comedy is still hilarious.”
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Leonard Maltin’s Movie & Video Guide gives the movie their highest rating of four stars, noting, “One priceless comedy bit follows another: the stateroom scene, the Party of the First Part contract, etc. Regarded by many as the team’s best film, the movie centers around the Marx’s attempts to boost the career of an unknown tenor (Alan Jones), and to solidify his romance with a famous operatic soprano (Kitty Carlisle).Others in the cast of the San Wood-directed movie include Walter Wolf King, Margaret Dumont, and Sig Ruman. RiverRun Retro, presented by Nelson Mullins, welcomes Christopher. After Duck Soup wasnt as big a hit as their previous movies, the Marx Brothers were in a bit of a career downturn. RiverRun Retro: Marx Brothers A Night at the Opera screening with guest Chris Hart 1/14. A Night at the Opera is a 1935 Marx Brothers film, the first made in their switch from Paramount to MGM. The feature will be 1935’s “A Night at the Opera,” starring Groucho, Harpo, and Chico Marx. The one where Groucho says 'Of course you know this means war', this time for real. A Night At the Opera MUSIC The zany Marx Brothers turn an operatic performance into chaos in their efforts to promote their protégés romance with the leading lady. Dominick St.) will present a movie show focusing on three famous screen comedy teams on Saturday, Nov.
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