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  • Lincoln Movie

    Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading →

  • Lincoln Movie

    Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    No American President has been portrayed on film more often than Abraham Lincoln! From the earliest days of silent movies, Lincoln has been featured in more movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of these iconic performances can … Continue reading →

  • Irving Berlin

    Irving Berlin

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    Irving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an immigrant from Russia who came to America and not speaking a word of English. As with … Continue reading →

  • Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, Rachel McAdams

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Remarkable Redheads! Three of the greatest living actresses are the remarkable Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams. These young, popular, superb actresses have four amazing traits in common other than their amazing acting ability. Each has just reached her forties, … Continue reading →

  • Modern Movie Stars: The Remarkable Redheads

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Three of the best actresses never to win an Oscar are working right now! Each is in her 40s, each has been an Oscar nominee and each is a redhead! Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, and Rachel McAdams are amazingly talented … Continue reading →

  • The Bridge on the River Kwai

    History vs. The Movies – The Bridge on the River Kwai

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The Bridge on the River Kwai  Is One of the Greatest World War II Movies. Is It Accurate? The Bridge on the River Kwai is a masterpiece of filmmaking. The story concerns British soldiers, captured by the Japanese during the … Continue reading →

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  • Meryl Streep

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Meryl Streep is regarded as one of the greatest film actresses of all time. This fascinating multimedia presentation will illuminate her unique life and unparalleled career!

  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Grace Kelly had a very short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. In her 11 films, she starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country … Continue reading →

  • Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve"

    Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    Private Venue

    The Oscars are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation, laden with film clips, Oscar has snubbed some of the greatest and most popular performers in cinema history! … Continue reading →

  • Grace Kelly – American Royalty

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    Grace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kellyhad a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, for … Continue reading →