Film Comedies with Something to Say, (2 sessions)

Wed. September 24 10:30-11:45am

with Judy Langer

This course features some famous movies that make us laugh and remain in many people’s memories. What they have to say is meaningful but never didactic. Session #1: Born Yesterday, starring Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford, directed by George Cukor. Holliday plays Billie Dawn, stereotypical “dumb blonde,” a “kept woman” by the corrupt Crawford, who bribes lawmakers. Holliday’s physical comedy is a pleasure to watch. Thanks to Holden as a reporter enlisted to smarten her up, Billie learns what real democracy means.