Classic Film Series- Some Like it Hot

Calendar Date:
Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 6:30pm

The Center for the Arts presents the Classic Film Series with one of America’s beloved classic comedies, Some Like it Hot. Grab your kids, friends, families, and get ready for a fantastic time! Sweet treats, popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase on-site.

Rated:
NR

Event Time:
Movie starts at 7:00 pm
Doors will open at 6:30 pm

Cost:
Tickets are $3/all ages, and are available for purchase over the phone or at the door.  All tickets at non-refundable.

Location: 
Center for the Arts Main Hall

Some Like it Hot

Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American comedy film set in 1929, directed and produced by Billy Wilder, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. The film is about two musicians who dress in drag in order to escape from mafia gangsters whom they witnessed commit the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre. The supporting cast includes George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee and Nehemiah Persoff. The film was produced in black and white, even though color films were increasing in popularity.

Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 1960 · Marilyn Monroe
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy 1960 · Jack Lemmon
Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White 1960 · Orry-Kelly
BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor 1960 · Jack Lemmon
PGA Hall of Fame - Motion Pictures 2000 · Billy Wilder
Writers Guild of America Award for Best Written Comedy 1960 · Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
 

Other Upcoming Classical Films:
Feb. 4—Classic Action, featuring Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG)
March 3—Classic Suspense, featuring Rear Window (PG)
April 7—Classic Sing-Along, featuring Grease (PG-13)
May 5—Classic Animation, featuring Alice in Wonderland (G)
June 2—Classic Horror, Jaws (PG)*