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  • The Great Filmmakers: Frank Capra

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    His movies were so popular and so distinctive that 'Capra-esque' became an adjective meaning a feel-good, uplifting film with a positive social message. From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" to "It Happened One Night, the … Continue reading →

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  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    In a span of seven years, Preston Sturges had a run of making some of the greatest American movies of all time. However, although his Hollywood career lasted 35 years, the films he made between 1938-1945 alone were enough to … Continue reading →

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  • The Great Filmmakers: Frank Capra

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    The movies directed by Frank Capra were so wildly popular and so distinctive that 'Capra-esque' became an adjective meaning a feel-good, uplifting film with a positive social message. From "It's a Wonderful Life" to "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" to … Continue reading →

  • Jimmy Stewart – Icon on Film And American Hero

    Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United States

    Jimmy 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 →

  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

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

    In 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 States

    In 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 →

    Registration required; contact the organizer.

  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    In 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 →

    Registration required; contact the organizer.

  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    In 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 →

    Registration required; contact the organizer.

  • The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

    The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges

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    The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading →

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    The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges (Part II)

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    The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading →

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