The Siren Regrets
...she's unable to appear this weekend
I am so very sorry to say that due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I won't be at this year's Classic Film Weekend at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, from tomorrow June 13 through Sunday, June 16. But you should go FOR me!
And tell me how it goes, and in particular, clap HARD for Marie Dressler's credit on Christopher Bean. The AFI has been aces and come through with wonderful speakers in my stead.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, guest speaker Farran Smith Nehme is unable to attend this year’s AFI Silver Classic Weekend as planned. The films she was set to introduce will now each feature an introduction from another of this year’s excellent presenters. Please find the updated list of speakers for these titles below:
SHE DONE HIM WRONG (1933)
Thurs, June 13, 4:15
Introduction by film historians Kim Luperi and David Pierce
Preceded by BIMBO'S INITIATION
FANFARE D'AMOR [FANFARE OF LOVE]
Thurs, June 13, 9:10
Introduction by film historian David Pierce
HER MAN
Fri, June 14, 3:30
Preceded by Women in Pre-Code Films: A Conversation with film historians Kim Luperi and David Pierce
LADIES MUST LOVE in 35mm
Sat, June 15, 3:45
Introduction by film historian David Pierce
CHRISTOPHER BEAN aka HER SWEETHEART in 35mm
Sun, June 16, 10:00 a.m.
Introduction by film historian David Pierce
Preceded by SCHOOL FOR ROMANCE (1934) in 35mm
ALRAUNE aka DAUGHTER OF DESTINY
Sun, June 16, 3:45
Introduction by and live accompaniment by film historian Jon Mirsalis
HOT SATURDAY in 35mm (1932)
Sun, June 16, 7:15
Introduction by film historian Steven C. Smith
This is going to be terrific, so report back, please.
Love,
The Siren
So very sorry to hear of this, Farran. Hope everything is okay.