You should check out the upcoming RPre-Hays Code screenings at the Horse Hospital by Rochester Kino.
Previously held at the Cinema Museum these fantastic and rarely screened films come with an introduction and there is a post-screening discussion over refreshments so the audience can examine the films in some depth.
They are monthly, organised and hosted by Rochester Kino.
Saturday 7.30pm
Venue: The Horse Hospital
Colonnade, Bloomsbury
London WC1N 1JD
London WC1N 1JD
Tube: Russell Square
Start – 7.30pm
Doors Open 7pm
£7 / £5 in advance [www.wegottickets.com/event/310580]
Saturday 4 April
Torch Singer [1933]
Director: Alexander Hall, George Somnes
1933 – 71 minutes
When she can’t support her illegitimate child, an abandoned young woman puts her up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. A simply fantastic performance by Claudette Colbert…
Saturday 9 May
Baby Face [1933]
Director: Alfred E Green
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Donald Cook, John Wayne
1933 – 71 minutes
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
Saturday 6 June
Red-Headed Woman [1932]
Director: Jack Conway
Cast: Jean Harlow, Chester Morris, Lewis Stone
1932 – 79 minutes
Lil works for the Legendre Company and causes Bill to divorce Irene and marry her. She has an affair with businessman Gaerste and uses him to force society to pay attention to her. She has another affair with the chauffeur Albert.
