Films

Goddess of Laughter: The Comedies of Carole Lombard
Hands Across the Table
July 16, 2009
7:30–9:30 pm
Plestcheeff Auditorium


Hands Across the Table (Mitchell Leisen, 1935), with Fred MacMurray, Ralph Bellamy, 81 min.

This film series spotlights the glory days of Carole Lombard, the blithe and beautiful queen of screwball comedy. Filmmakers of the Depression-haunted 1930s reacted to the gloomy climate of fear and hopelessness by celebrating the wisdom of foolishness. Maybe cultivating an insouciant outlook, witty banter, wildly impulsive gestures and a touch of moonstruck romance was the best way to stay sane in chaotic times. Carole Lombard (1908–1942) was the shining standard by which such flights of cultivated lunacy were measured. Her stunning appearance, keen intelligence and natural gift for having fun were a knockout combination. And her puckish self-delight in her own performances only enhanced the audience’s pleasure.

Other films in this series include:

July 9: Twentieth Century
July 23: The Princess Comes Across
July 30: My Man Godfrey
August 6: True Confession
August 13: Nothing Sacred

Members: $35
Adults: $39

Prices above are for entire film series. Series tickets may be purchased at the Ticketing Desk at any of SAM's three sites or over the phone with a credit card by calling the Box Office at 206.654.3121.

Single-film tickets are $7 for everyone, sold day of show at the auditorium (cash only). Tickets are also available through Scarecrow Video: call 206.524.8554.

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