Noir Nights: A Doom of One’s Own
(NR) USA – 1 hr 51 min
1945 · d. Michael Curtiz
Starring Joan Crawford, Ann Blyth
To make a better life for her family, Mildred (Joan Crawford) bootstraps herself from waitress to wealthy restaurateur, but that’s not enough for her venomous firstborn (Ann Blyth). Mildred says she’ll do anything for her daughter’s love. How far will that take her? Noir meets melodrama in this tale of murder and motherhood from Michael Curtiz (Casablanca).
This screening will be presented in conjunction with the film course Women in Noir, taught by Jennifer Fleeger, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
Tuesday, November 19
7.15
