Introduction by Dean Jean Folkerts (UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communications)
Presented by The Carolina Club and The Chapel Hill Historical Society
- Classic films shown on the big screen
- Introduced by local film enthusiasts
- 6:00 pm Conversation & Social
- 7:00 pm Three-course dinner served while you enjoy the film
- Topped off with lively discussion
- All for just $25++ per person!
- Cancellations must be received by 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 11
6:00 pm – Social and "A Conversation with Jean Folkerts"Dean Folkerts will share some of the hilarious sidelights of the business – especially, as portrayed in Chicago in "The Front Page" era – and the more serious side of the business today, as it faces new challenges that are changing not only the size and look of the newspaper but the ways in which the news is gathered, disseminated to the public, not only in print but through electronic media and the latest technological innovations.
A history of the newspaper business today might almost be titled "From the Telegraph to Twitter" -- the old telegraph lines having once carried the dispatches from far parts bearing the news of the day that is now being -- or threatened with being -- taken over by the short texts sent instantaneously, be that to an editor, reader or private citizen. 7:00 pm – Dinner and the film
This classic 1940 comedy is based on the classic play about the newspaper business, "The Front Page," which debuted on Broadway August 14, 1928, and gave us three movie versions, this generally being considered the best. Cary Grant stars as the managing editor desperate to keep his star reporter, "Hildy Johnson" -- played by Rosalind Russell, and in this version his ex-wife – from leaving. Countless dramas and comedies centered on the newspaper business have come down to us through the years – some based on true incidents – but "The Front Page," as someone said, "is the granddaddy of them all."
This month, Classic Movie Night will be part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the first class in newswriting having been taught by English professor Edward Kidder Graham in the old Playmakers Theatre September 9, 1909.
(Note: Runtime 92 minutes)
Make reservations here, or call 919-962-1101.
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