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Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
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Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesJimmy Stewart was one of the greatest and most popular American actors of all time. From 1935 – 1991 he appeared in over 90 beings and television shows. His name alone drew people into theaters. Stewart's amazing range has never fully … Continue reading
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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading
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Cary Grant
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesCary Grant was one of the biggest stars in the history of classic Hollywood cinema. He made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won an Oscar! In fact, his looks, voice, and persona make him … Continue reading
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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesIn a span of just seven years, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. The films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However, although his … Continue reading
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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesIn a span of just seven years, Preston Sturges had an unparalleled run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. The films of Preston Sturges are absolutely unique, unforgettable and utterly brilliant. However, although his … Continue reading
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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau – The Odd Couple Of Comedy!
Private VenueIndividually, they were two of the best screen actors of their generation. Collectively,they were one of the greatest movie teams of all time! Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau Like Fred and Ginger, Tracy and Hepburn, Burns and Allen, when you … Continue reading
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesNo 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
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Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNo 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
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Irving Berlin
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILIrving 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