Classic Musicals Film Lecture Series: South Pacific In-Person
Join Doug Swiszcz on Wednesdays in May at 1 pm for this Classic Musicals Film Lecture Series. From dazzling dance numbers to unforgettable melodies, experience the magic, history, and behind-the-scenes stories of Hollywood’s most beloved musicals. A brief film lecture will proceed each film.
Wednesday, May 14 - South Pacific
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical set on a South Pacific Island during World War II looks at how deeply ingrained prejudice threatens the love affairs between a Navy nurse and a secretive French planter, and between a Marine lieutenant and a beautiful Asian girl. With Mitzi Gaynor, Rossano Brazzi, John Kerr, Juanita Hall.
1958 – 2 hrs, 37 mins – Not rated
Presented with one 15-minute intermission
Complete Series:
- May 7 - Singin’ in the Rain
- May 14 - South Pacific
- May 21 - West Side Story
- May 28 - My Fair Lady
Sponsored by The Friends of the Barrington Public Library.
