Time: Screening times vary
Price: £12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House and York Civic Trust Members
Location: Fairfax House
Silver Screen 2010 turns to film from the golden age of cinema and evokes the time when Fairfax House was more simply known as St George’s. Marking the 70th anniversary of Dunkirk, six of the best cinematic masterpieces of the early 1940s will be screened: a film either made or released for each year of WWII.
This line-up of moving pictures features some of the most evocative storylines, star studded casts, and all the romance, drama, humour and suspense that film-makers of Hollywood and Britain could bring.
Sunday 26 September at 11.00am: Matinee Film Special - Fantasia (1940)
Starring Mickey Mouse
Classic Walt Disney animation mixed with live-action segments, celebrating its 70th anniversary. Comprising eight sections (including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice with Mickey Mouse) set to classical music, it was the first major film released in stereophonic sound. This film was ground-breaking and went on to become one of the most popular animations of all time. Fantasia is a delight for both young and old – a film for all the family.*
*Children’s tickets available: £6.00
Sunday 26 September at 7.30pm: Gala Night - Casablanca (1943)
Starring Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman
World War II Morocco springs to life in this classic love story. Colourful characters abound in Casablanca, a waiting room for Europeans trying to escape Hitler's war-torn Europe. Humphrey Bogart plays Richard "Rick" Blaine, a cynical but good-hearted American whose café is the gathering place for everyone from the French Police to the black market to the Nazis.
Join us for an evening of glamour, nostalgia and high entertainment as we take a journey down memory lane to 1943 for the Gala night. We invite you to step into 1940s costume for this special opening screening of this cinematic masterpiece. Also featuring musical entertainment from the wars years, canapés and sparkling wine served at the intermission, this is an evening not to be missed.
Monday 27 September at 4.30pm: Mrs Miniver (1942)
Starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon
Winner of six Academy Awards, this poignant war picture is based on English housewife, Mrs Miniver (described by Churchill as more vital to the nation than a fleet of destroyers) and her family in the early months of WWII. Garson gives a formidable Oscar winning performance, delivering an inspirational portrait of British resolve. When Hitler did his worst, Mrs Miniver did her best!
Monday 27 September at 7.30pm: Meet Me in St Louis (1945)
Starring Judi Garland
Romantic musical about the Smith family and their four beautiful daughters learning lessons of life and love. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door, John. He however, barely notices her at first. The family receive the shock of their lives when Mr Smith reveals that he has been transferred to New York, and they must leave St Louis and miss the 1904 World’s Fair!
Tuesday 28 September at 4.30pm: Citizen Kane (1941)
Starring Orson Wells
This controversial film, directed by and starring Orson Wells, had a profound effect on the art of modern motion pictures. Through its jigsaw puzzle storyline and inventive cinematography, the story of Charles Foster Kane, a newspaper magnate, is a fascinating portrait of America’s love of power and materialism and the corruption it sometimes fosters.
Tuesday 28 September at 7.30pm: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Starring Cary Grant
Frazzled drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Grant) has two aunts who ply lonely men with poisoned libations; one sociopathic brother who looks like Boris Karloff; one crazy brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt; one impatient new bride – and only one night to make it turn out all right! Classic farce based on J. Kesselring’s 1941 Broadway hit.
Wednesday 29 September at 7:30pm: Film Quiz Night
FILM QUIZ NIGHT
Films from the Golden Age of Cinema: 1939-1945
How good is your film history? Cinematic buffs and quiz aficionados, join us for an entertaining quiz evening that will put your film knowledge to the test.
Prize: The winner of the quiz will receive a film package of five movies featured in Silver Screen 2010.
Tickets include wine, soft drink and nibbles: £12.00 Full, £10.00 York Civic Trust Members and Friends of Fairfax House.
Thursday 30 September at 4.30pm: Goodbye Mr Chips (1939)
Starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn and John Mills
Robert Donat in this Academy Award winning performance portrays an unpopular schoolmaster, Mr Chipping, who converted by love conquers his initial shyness and inability to connect with his students, to become much-beloved and inspiring educator at Brookfield school.
Thursday 30 September at 7.30pm: Mrs Miniver (1942)
Starring Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon
Winner of six Academy Awards, this poignant war picture is based on English housewife, Mrs Miniver (described by Churchill as more vital to the nation than a fleet of destroyers) and her family in the early months of WWII. Garson gives a formidable Oscar winning performance, delivering an inspirational portrait of British resolve. When Hitler did his worst, Mrs Miniver did her best!
Friday 1 October, 4.30pm: Casablanca (1943)
Starring Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman
World War II Morocco springs to life in this classic love story. Colourful characters abound in Casablanca, a waiting room for Europeans trying to escape Hitler's war-torn Europe. Humphrey Bogart plays Richard "Rick" Blaine, a cynical but good-hearted American whose café is the gathering place for everyone from the French Police to the black market to the Nazis.
Friday 1 October, 7.30pm: Citizen Kane (1941)
Starring Orson Wells
This controversial film, directed by and starring Orson Wells, had a profound effect on the art of modern motion pictures. Through its jigsaw puzzle storyline and inventive cinematography, the story of Charles Foster Kane, a newspaper magnate, is a fascinating portrait of America’s love of power and materialism and the corruption it sometimes fosters.
Saturday 2 October, 4.30pm: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Starring Cary Grant
Frazzled drama critic Mortimer Brewster (Grant) has two aunts who ply lonely men with poisoned libations; one sociopathic brother who looks like Boris Karloff; one crazy brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt; one impatient new bride – and only one night to make it turn out all right! Classic farce based on J. Kesselring’s 1941 Broadway hit.
Saturday 2 October, 7.30pm: Goodbye Mr Chips (1939)
Starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Terry Kilburn and John Mills
Robert Donat in this Academy Award winning performance portrays an unpopular schoolmaster, Mr Chipping, who converted by love conquers his initial shyness and inability to connect with his students, to become much-beloved and inspiring educator at Brookfield school.
Sunday 3 October, 11:00am: Silent Film Screening - The General (1927)
Starring Buster Keaton
Venue: York City Screen
In conjunction with York City Screen, Fairfax House will be re-showing, due to popular demand, the classic silent film, The General, starring Buster Keaton. A Civil War action film with Keaton playing Johnnie Gray, a railroad engineer with two loves: his locomotive, dubbed The General and his gal, Annabelle Lee. The film will be accompanied by a live musical score performed by talented York pianist Kieran White.
£10.00 Full, £8.00 Concession for members of City Screen, Fairfax House and York Civic Trust on production of membership card. Available from Fairfax House or City Screen, by phoning 0871 902 5726, or online www.picturehouses.co.uk/york
Sunday 3 October, 4.30pm: Meet Me in St Louis (1945)
Starring Judi Garland
Romantic musical about the Smith family and their four beautiful daughters learning lessons of life and love. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door, John. He however, barely notices her at first. The family receive the shock of their lives when Mr Smith reveals that he has been transferred to New York, and they must leave St Louis and miss the 1904 World’s Fair!
Sunday 3 October, 7.30pm: Casablanca (1943)
Starring Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman
World War II Morocco springs to life in this classic love story. Colourful characters abound in Casablanca, a waiting room for Europeans trying to escape Hitler's war-torn Europe. Humphrey Bogart plays Richard "Rick" Blaine, a cynical but good-hearted American whose café is the gathering place for everyone from the French Police to the black market to the Nazis.
FAIRFAX HOUSE TICKETS: £12.00 / £10.00 Friends of Fairfax House and York Civic Trust Members. Includes wine or a soft drink.
To book telephone Fairfax House on 01904 655543 or visit the Fairfax House Gift Shop to book tickets in person.
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