DANBURY — Film historian John DiLeo will present “And You Thought You Knew Classic Movies: A Film Journey Through Hollywood and America,” at Danbury’s Palace Theatre, Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.
DiLeo’s presentation is a fun, informative and idiosyncratic history of Hollywood’s Golden Age, while telling a parallel story of America itself.
During this multi-media event, DiLeo will spotlight film clips from movies featuring Bette Davis, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, James Cagney, Doris Day, Gene Kelly, Natalie Wood, and Steve McQueen. After the presentation, he’ll be signing copies of his newest book, Ten Movies At A Time, the companion book to this presentation.
DiLeo is the author of six books about classic movies: And You Thought You Knew Classic Movies, 100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember—But Probably Don’t, Screen Savers: 40 Remarkable Movies Awaiting Rediscovery, Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors, Screen Savers II: My Grab Bag of Classic Movies, and Ten Movies at a Time: A 350-Film Journey Through Hollywood and America 1930-1970. John frequently hosts classic film series and conducts film history seminars.
Byrd’s Books will be on hand to assist in the purchase of signed copies of “Ten Movies at a Time,” DiLeo’s newest celebration of Hollywood. The book will also be available at the bookstore, located at 126 Greenwood Avenue, across from P.T. Barnum Square in Bethel. This event is a Hearst Media Film Club event.
Danbury’s Palace Theatre is located at 165 Main Street, in downtown Danbury. For more info visit thepalacedanbury.com or call 203-794-9944