Source: City of Hickory
Source: City of Hickory
City of Hickory recently issued the following announcement.
Join us at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library with WHKY film critic Joe Barrett on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. to watch and discuss the last in our trio of classic murder mystery films. The film for October 8 is The Night of the Hunter (1955). After watching the film, Barrett will lead a discussing including some details behind the production of the films and about those involved.
The Night of the Hunter from 1955 is an American thriller film directed by Charles Laughton and stars Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, and Lillian Gish. The screenplay by James Agee is based on a novel of the same title written by Davis Grubb in 1953. The plot follows a corrupt minister turned serial killer who attempts to charm an unsuspecting widow in order to steal money hidden by her executed husband. The storyline draws on the true story of Harry Powers who was hanged in 1932 for the murder of two widows and three children.
The facilitator Joe Barrett became addicted to movies in 1963 upon seeing From Russia, with Love. He had access to a large number of movie theaters in both NJ and NY, where he saw hundreds of films throughout the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Barrett was a Division Manager of 12 theaters and a drive-in for several years, worked as a production assistant and cameraman in motion pictures, TV shows, commercials, and even made Amos Famous in his first cookie commercial. He is currently doing weekly movie reviews on 1290 WHKY/102.3 FM, which is in its 19th year, and has interviewed many TV and film personalities. He has given presentations on the movie business for various Rotary Clubs and business meetings.
For more information, call 828-304-0500. Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is located at 375 3rd Street NE on the SALT Block. All library programs are free and open to the public.
Original source: https://www.hickorync.gov/content/classic-mystery-film-series-patrick-beaver-memorial-library-1
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