Screening of "Humoresque" at Daystar Center July 14

Humoresque (1946)

Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Room 102

When: July 14, 2018

Time: 6:45 p.m.

Hosted by Stephen Reginald

Joan Crawford is Helen Wright, a wealthy patroness of the arts who is used to getting what she wants. She falls in and out of relationships with men, but things change when she meets Paul Boray (John Garfield), a talented young violinist. Helen’s love for Paul becomes obsessive and brings her to the breaking point. Will their love survive or will it destroy them both?

Warner Bros. pulled out all the stops with this lushly produced melodrama. For this film they employed some of the best talent behind the camera, including cinematographer Ernie Haller (Gone With the Wind) and director Jean Negulesco (Johnny Belinda, How to Marry a Millionaire).

General Admission is $5. $3 for Students and Seniors.

Have some Joe and Enjoy the Show!

You can bring food and beverages into the auditorium; we even have small tables set up next to some of the seats. General Admission: $5 Students and Senior Citizens: $3.

John Garfield and Oscar Levant

Join the Chicago Film club; join the discussion

Twice a month we screen classic films and have a brief discussion afterward. For more information, including how to join (it’s free), click here. The Venue 1550 is easily accessible by the CTA. Please visit Transit Chicago for more information on transportation options.

Stephen Reginald is a freelance writer and editor. He has worked at various positions within the publishing industry for over 25 years. Most recently he was executive editor for McGraw-Hill’s The Learning Group Division. A long-time amateur student of film, Reginald hosts “Chicago Film Club,” a monthly movie event held in the South Loop, for the past two years. Reginald has also taught several adult education film classes at Facets Film School, Chicago.