From Page to Screen July 18, 2011

programme 2 of 7 of classic films adapted from books.
Double Feature presentation
The House of the Seven Gables 1940 dir. Joe May with George Sanders, Margaret Lindsay, Vincent Price
There's no love lost between rival siblings when, grasping for the prize of the family mansion, one is framed for murder. Freely adapted from the gothic novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the terrific acting by the stars climaxes in an ending dripping with poetic justice. Oscar winner.
The Old Dark House 1932 dir. James Whale w. Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff
It was a dark and stormy night when a group seeking shelter happens upon the strange goings on in a gloomy old house. J. B Priestly's dry black humour (from his book Benighted) is the ideal backdrop for the outstanding ensemble cast. Clearly one of Universals unsung classics.
guest speaker: film critic Kevin Courrier
free film notes
next screening: July 25

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