The objectives of the Library of Congress Packard Campus public programs are: 1) to showcase the film, television, radio and recorded sound collections of the Library of Congress. 2) To celebrate the extraordinary range of creativity and exuberance inherent in the recorded forms of American culture and entertainment since the late 19th century.3) And, to demonstrate the work of the staff and laboratories devoted to preserving and restoring analog and digital audiovisual materials in the Packard Campus laboratories.
Schedule
The Packard Campus Theater screens films year round, usually on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule for each month is posted approximately two weeks in advance. Short subjects are presented before select programs. Titles are subject to change without notice.
In case of inclement weather, check the reservation line (540) 827-1079 x79994 (or) (202) 707-9994 no sooner than three hours before show time to see if the movie has been cancelled.
The Packard Theater will be closed on January 18-19 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend.
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov
Thursday, January 3 (7:30 p.m.)
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (Paramount, 1961)
Truman Capote’s bitter story of self-invented Manhattan call girl Holly Golightly features Henry Mancini’s classic "Moon River," with lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
Directed by Blake Edwards. With Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal and Buddy Ebsen.
Romantic comedy/drama. Color, 115 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Friday, January 4 (7:30 p.m.)
ANATOMY OF A MURDER (Columbia, 1959)
Gripping court room drama adapted from the best-selling novel that was based on a 1952 murder case.
Directed by Otto Preminger. With James Stewart, Lee Remick and Ben Gazzara.
Crime drama mystery. Black & white, 160 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Saturday, January 5 (7:30 p.m.)
THE MATRIX (Warner Bros., 1999)
In this cautionary tale about mankind in revolt against a conspiratorial regime, a computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
Written and Directed by Andy Wachowski and Lana Wachowski. With Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Science fiction action-adventure. Color, 136 min.
Rated R. No one under 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Thursday, January 10 (7:30 p.m.)
SONS OF THE DESERT (Hal Roach/MGM, 1933)
When Stan and Ollie trick their wives into thinking that they are taking a medicinal cruise while they're actually going to a lodge convenion, the wives discover the truth and teach the boys a lesson.
Directed by William A. Seiter. With Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Charley Chase.
Comedy. Black & white, 68 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
THE KIDNAPPER’S FOIL (Melton Barker,1936)
For forty years, Melton Barker traveled through the United States filming local children acting, singing, and dancing in two-reel narrative films. Enlisting local movie theaters and newspapers to sponsor and promote the productions, Barker cast local children to act out the story.
Black & white, 22 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Friday, January 11 (7:30 p.m.)
DIRTY HARRY (Warner Bros., 1971)
Rogue police officer Harry Callahan is assigned to track down the self-named Scorpio Killer.
Directed by Don Siegel. With Clint Eastwood and Andrew Robinson.
Action crime thriller. Color, 102 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Saturday, January 12 (2:00 p.m.)
3:10 TO YUMA (Columbia, 1957)
Small-time rancher Dan Evans is persuaded to smuggle a hunted outlaw leader to the nearest town with a railway station to await the train to the court at Yuma. Based on a short story by Elmore Leonard.
Directed by Delmer Daves. With Glenn Ford and Van Heflin.
Western drama, Black & white, 92 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Tuesday, January 15 (7:30 p.m.)
BORN YESTERDAY (Columbia, 1950)
A newspaper reporter takes on the task of educating a crooked businessman's girlfriend in this satire on corruption in Washington.
Directed by George Cukor. With Judy Holliday, William Holden and Broderick Crawford.
Romantic comedy-drama. Black & white, 103 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Thursday, January 17 (7:30 p.m.)
THE TIMES OF HARVEY MILK (TC Films International, 1984)
The life of San Francisco’s first openly gay elected city official is told with revealing news clips and archival footage interspersed with personal reminiscences.
Directed by Rob Epstein. Narrated by Harvey Fierstein.
Documentary. Color, 90 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Thursday, January 24 (7:30 p.m.)
THE WISHING RING: AN IDYLL OF OLD ENGLAND (World Film, 1914)
In this light hearted cross-class romance, the son of an Earl falls in love with the parson’s daughter and buys her a magical ring from gypsies that he claims will make her wishes come true.
Directed by Maurice Tourneur. With Vivian Martin, Alec B. Francis and Chester Barnett.
Comedy-drama. Black & white, 54 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2012.
Musical accompaniment by Ben Model.
ALSO ON THE PROGRAM:
A CURE FOR POKERITIS (Vitagraph, 1912)
A henpecked husband’s spouse conspires with similarly displeased wives to break up their husbands’ weekly poker game.
Directed by Laurence Trimble. With John Bunny and Flora Finch.
Comedy. Black & white, 13 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2011.
THE EVIDENCE OF THE FILM (Thanhouser, 1913)
A messenger boy at a film studio, wrongfully accused of stealing bonds, is saved by his sister, a film cutter, who discovers footage of the real villain committing the crime.
Directed by Lawrence Marston and Edwin Thanhouser. With William Garwood and Florence La Badie.
Crime drama. Black & white, 15 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2001.
Friday, January 25 (7:30 p.m.)
MARY PICKFORD SHORT SUBJECTS (Biograph/Imp, 1909-1915)
A selection of short films made early in Mary Pickford’s career including "The Informer" with Mary as a Confederate captain’s sweetheart in a tale of the Civil War, directed by D.W. Griffith. The films will be introduced by Christel Schmidt, Editor of the new book "Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies."
Black & white, approximately 120 min.
Musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson.
Saturday, January 26 (7:30 p.m.)
DOROTHY VERNON OF HADDON HALL (United Artists, 1924)
Dorothy, the rebellious daughter of nobility, refuses to abide by a prearranged marriage after falling in love with the son of a family enemy. Before she knows it, she has offended both Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth! The film will be introduced by Christel Schmidt, Editor of the new book "Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies."
Directed by Marshall Neilan. With Mary Pickford, Anders Randolf, Marc McDermott and Lottie Pickford.
Historical drama. Black & white with tints, 135 min.
Musical accompaniment by Andrew Simpson.
Thursday, January 31 (7:30 p.m.)
GOLDDIGGERS OF 1933 (Warner Bros., 1933)
A millionaire-turned-composer rescues unemployed Broadway show people with his new play.
Directed by Mervin LeRoy. With Dick Powell, Warren William, Joan Blondell and Ruby Keeler.
Musical comedy-drama. Black & white, 97 min.
Selected for the National Film Registry in 2003.
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