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Pre-Code Film Series Concludes Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM with “Footlight Parade”

Pre-Code Film Series Concludes Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM with “Footlight Parade”

April 27, 2015

footlightparade_1933_lc_01_1200_010320070557Albright Memorial Library will conclude its month-long weekly  Pre-Code Classic Film Series on Thursday, April 30th at 7 PM with the 1933 musical comedy Footlight Parade, starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell.

Producer Chester Kent (James Cagney) struggles against time, romance, and a rival’s spy to produce spectacular live “prologues” for movie houses (directed and choreographed by Busby Berkeley).

Early birds will be treated to classic Looney Tunes shorts starting at 6:30 PM.

As an extra bonus, the 15-minute short film Daydreams of a Scarface Addict, directed by Scranton’s own Morris Mertz, will screen at 6:45 PM.

The Classic Pre-Code film series is being sponsored by The Friends of Scranton Public Library, who are also generously providing refreshments.

All screenings in the Pre-Code Classic Film Series are free with your library card, but seating is limited and registration is strongly suggested.

For more information, or to register, please contact Bill at (570) 348-3000, x3008 or email bcronauer@albright.org; you may also click here to register online.