Matinee at the Bijou
Spring Term, 2016-2017
Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.
Facilitator: Mac McHugh
303-337-0885
[email protected]
There is no book for the video series. Information for the series can be found in
“The Great Movie Series” James Robert Parish, ISBN: 0-498-07847-7, 1971, and
other movie history books. Discussion of key point of interest will be conducted
before and after the film. Come and enjoy a light-heart look at the Golden Age of
Hollywood matinee movies.
Class #
Movies of the Week
Week 1
Sherlock Holmes
“Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon” 68 min.
WWII Propaganda Movie. Basil Rathbone in a “B”.
Week 2
The Saint
“The Saint Takes Over” 69 min.
George Sanders break out in movies.
Week 3
The Falcon
“The Falcon and the Co-eds” 68 min.
George Sander’s real life brother takes over on screen
as his movie brother. Movies follow real life.
Week 4
Boston Blackie
“Boston Blackie and the Law” 69 min.
Chester Morris does his own magic tricks on screen.
Week 5
Torchy Blane
“Smart Blonde” 59 min.
Glenda Farrell gets top billing. Hired for talking 390
wpm.
Week 6
The Fox
“Whistling in the Dark” 78 min.
Red Skelton’s break out role. Series stopped when he
was drafted in WWII.
Week 7
The Sloanes
“Fast Company” 75 min.
The Thin Man knock-off. Melvyn Douglas two time
Academy Award winner.
Week 8
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The Thin Man
“The Thin Man” 93 min.
Filmed by “One Shot” Woody Van Dyke in 14 days.
Was supposed to be an MGM “B” movie but was too
popular. MGM stock players acted as the supporting
cast.
VERY IMPORTANT
If you are unable to attend the first session of the class, or if you have decided to
drop the class, please notify the facilitator either by e-mail or telephone, ASAP
so someone from the wait-list may take the class.
Thank you for your cooperation.