Rochester Kino Presents Pre-Hays Code Films

28th March 2015

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

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

Cast: Claudette Colbert, Ricardo Cortez, David Manners

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.

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