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WAMG At The 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival

There’s truly no place quite like Hollywood. For the third straight year, the TCM Classic Film Festival was staged in the historic center of the world’s film industry. The event once again united a great community of film fans. The 2012 event celebrated style in the movies, from fashion to architecture and everything in between and lined up great films, terrific guests and many special events.

There were so many classic films to choose from over the 4-day festival, it was nearly impossible to decide what to see! Here are a few of my favorites from the weekend.

AUNTIE MAME (1958) –

Fantastically restored, and screened at the legendary Egyptian Theater, this Rosalind Russell classic was easily a fan fave at the festival. Even at 9am on a Saturday morning, the house was packed. The screening was hosted by two-time Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Film Scholar Cari Beauchamp, who introduced fashion designer and author Todd Oldham. Oldham commented about the fashions in the film and the fact that this role cemented Russell as a fashion icon, a huge feat for the day, considering she was in her early 50’s.  Also noted was a scene-stealing Peggy Cass, who won a Tony award for the stage version, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the film as bumbling secretary Agnes Gooch.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS (1937) –

The 75th Anniversary screening of Disney’s first feature length animated classic was screened to a full house at the historical Grauman’s Chinese Theater.  Called “Disney’s Folly” by detractors before its opening, the film broke box office records when released. On hand to welcome the audience was no other than Marge Champion, of the famous “Marge and Gower Champion” dance team of MGM musicals of the 40’s and 50’s. Eighteen years old and married to a Disney animator in 1937, Marge served as the model for the animated Snow White’s movements and dancing. The excited crowd in attendance gave her a huge applause and standing ovation. The film itself looked fantastic, still holding up beautifully 75 years later.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952) –

Definitely a highlight of the festival, as reflected by the huge line of ticketholders and an equally big stand-by line of those hoping to snag a ticket for Saturday night’s screening of Singin’ in The Rain at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Mr. TCM himself Robert Osbourne played host to the film’s star Debbie Reynolds, who graciously sat and spoke about her fond memories of making the film with co-stars Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor. Reynolds confirmed the old stories that she was not a dancer when hired and was taught to dance just 4 months before shooting began. Only having just turned 18 at the time, she also remembered a great story about constantly being told not to chew gum on the set. During the filming of one sequence with Gene Kelly, she removed her gum and stuck it to the ladder she was standing on. Kelly then leaned against it and when he moved away, his hairpiece stayed stuck! Also surprising to many, Reynolds was 20 years younger than co-star Gene Kelly, who looked much closer to her age in the film.

“They worked with me for four months before I ever saw anyone else,” said Reynolds on not being a dancer before the shooting the film.

Billy Zane, Debbie Reynolds, Simon Pegg, and John Landis on Saturday.

THE WOMEN (1939) –

Probably one of the most anticipated screenings of the festival, The Women bowed at the Egyptian Theater on Sunday, the final day of the festival. Once again, designer and author Todd Oldham was on hand to introduce what he calls one of his favorite movies of all time. He gave huge props to designer Adrian for the stunning costumes, saying there were so many, a separate warehouse was probably needed to house them all. And the fans in attendance were no amateur’s either – most of whom lined up nearly 2 hours in advance to snag a good seat. And many of the beloved lines were met with cheers (“jungle red!”) and loud hoots (“there is a name for you, ladies, but it isn’t used in high society… outside of a kennel”). A great ending to a great festival…see ya next year!

TCM’s own Robert Osborne once again served as official host for the four-day, starstudded event, which took place Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Hollywood. Osborne, Kim Novak, Robert Wagner, and Ben Mankiewicz celebrated TCM’s Happy 18th Birthday on Saturday.

See the various day video wrap ups by clicking the links below:

Day 1 Update
Day 2 Update
Day 3 Update
Day 4 Update

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TCM honored actress Kim Novak on Saturday with a multi-tiered celebration of her extraordinary career. Among the events, Novak had her hand and footprints enshrined in concrete in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater. She also joined TCM host Robert Osborne for an in-depth conversation taped in front of a live audience for airing on TCM later. She introduced a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful classic Vertigo (1958).

This marks the second consecutive year TCM has featured hand and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Last year, Peter O’Toole was the honoree.

Margaret O’Brien and Kim Novak on Saturday.

TCM opened the 2012 edition of the TCM Classic Film Festival with the world premiere of a new 40th anniversary restoration of Bob Fosse’s Cabaret (1972). On hand were Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, and Michael York.

Actor Joel Grey (L) and singer/actress Liza Minnelli at the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival Opening Night Gala.

Actresses Debbie Reynolds and Tippi Hedren graced the red carpet for the Opening Night Gala held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

On Cabaret, Liza said “It’s not this frivolous hoo-hah musical…it is so interesting and divinely decadent.”

Actor Joel Grey, TCM host Robert Osborne and actress/singer Liza Minnelli speak onstage.

Robert Osborne, Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, and Michael York introducing Cabaret on Thursday at the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood, California.

Robert Osborne, Liza Minnelli, Eva Marie Saint, and Jeffrey Hayden at the Vanity Fair After Party.

Mickey Rooney and Liza Minnelli at the Vanity Fair After Party.

Liza Minnelli and Tippi Hedren at the Vanity Fair After Party.

Other festival additions included a screening of The Wolf Man (1941), with an appearance by Academy Award®-winning makeup designer Rick Baker.

Rick Baker

Filmmaker John Carpenter introduced his favorite film, the seminal horror classic Frankenstein (1931).

Director John Carpenter on Friday.

Filmmaker John Landis introduced the horror sequel Son of Frankenstein (1939).

Tom Brown discussed Young Frankenstein with Mel Brooks.

TCM Classic Film Festival included a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Paramount Pictures. Robert Evans, longtime producer and former head of production for Paramount, took part in the tribute, which focused on the studio’s 1970s renaissance.

For the second consecutive year, the TCM Classic Film Festival celebrated the legacy of The Walt Disney Studios. Turner Classic Movies (TCM), in collaboration with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, presented a 75th anniversary screening of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Disney’s first hand-drawn feature-length animated film.

Ginnifer Goodwin and Leonard Maltin discussing Snow White.

Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was screened at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. This film revolutionized the art of animation with its  cutting edge technique, design and storytelling – setting animation in pursuit of an ever more realistic look. Moreover, it demonstrated animation’s viability as a legitimate cinematic art form. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences bestowed a special Academy Award® on Walt Disney, recognizing Snow White as “a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field.” The unique Oscar® trophy consisted of one full-sized statuette standing next to seven miniature versions. The film also earned an Oscar® nomination for Leigh Harline’s memorable score. In 1997, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was named one of the 100 Greatest Films of All Time by the American Film Institute (AFI). The following year, the AFI named it the greatest American animated film of all time.

In addition, legendary actor Kirk Douglas presented the first general public screening of the newly restored (from original camera negatives) live-action adventure, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954).

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea went on to earn two Oscars®, one for the eye-popping visual effects and one for John Meehan and Emile Kuri’s art direction and set decoration. The film earned a third nomination for Elmo Williams’ editing.

The TCM Classic Film Festival also teamed up with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to showcase a unique slate of programming that taps into Academy archives and distinguished membership to illustrate this year’s overall festival theme of Style in the Movies.

AMPAS exhibited Hollywood home movies, preserved by the Academy, which featured legendary stars and filmmakers, presented by Randy Haberkamp of AMPAS and Lynn Kirste of the Academy Film Archive with special guests Margaret O’Brien; Steve McQueen’s former wife Neile Adams McQueen Toffel; Henry Koster’s son, Robert Koster; and the daughter of Fred MacMurray, Kate MacMurray.

AMPAS also presented a discussion of how art directors use various items to aid in storytelling featuring members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Art Directors Branch as well an exhibit of sketches and behind-the-scenes photography that illustrate the work of costume designers such as Travis Banton and Edith Head, comprised of rarely seen archival material from the Margaret Herrick Library at AMPAS.

Classic Movie Geek Sweepstakes Presented By Icelandic Glacial

Icelandic Glacial is giving away two free passes to the TCM Classic Film Festival from April 13-15. All you have to do is prove that you are a movie-geek like us! Answer the movie questions below for a chance to experience your favorite classic films in old Hollywood. Good luck!

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Fill out your name and e-mail address below. The passes are non-transferable, so please make sure you give us your correct first and last name.

2. Answer the Following Trivia Questions below:

A) Who said ‘Play it again Sam’?

B) Who played Frankenstein’s Monster in the 1931 film?

C) What film are you most excited to see in the festival?

3. Winners will be chosen through a random drawing of qualifying contestants and will be notified by email.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

The TCM Classic Film Festival 2012 is a four-day event where people from around the world gather to experience classic movies the way they were meant to be seen with some of the filmmakers themselves. This charming festival held in historic Hollywood will have you at “hello” with its beautiful venues and iconic movies. The festival goes from April 12-15th and is within walking distance of Hollywood Boulevard.

RULES:

Contestants must be 18 years of age or older and must be able to be in the LA, California area from April 13-15th. The event takes place within walking distance of Hollywood Boulevard. You will need to supply your name and the name of your guest.

PRIZE:

Winners will receive two free matinee passes ($598 value) that will give them access to screenings, panels, and Club TCM until 6 pm from April 13-15, 2012.  Passes cannot be substituted or exchanged and the passes are non-transferable.

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TCM Classic Film Festival Continues To Expand In Final Weeks Before April 12 Opening

Latest Additions Include Star-Studded Appearances, Noted Film Historians,
An Opening-Night Poolside Screening of High Society (1956)
And a Vanity Fair Showcase of Architecture in Film

Complete Schedule for 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival
Now Available at http://www.tcm.com/festival

With just over two weeks left before opening day, the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival continues to expand its already-packed slate with new events and live appearances:

  • On opening night of the festival, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will be the site of a poolside screening of the lavish Cole Porter musical High Society (1956), starring Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.
  • Actresses Maud Adams and Eunice Gayson will attend a 50th Anniversary screening of the James Bond classic Dr. No (1962) and participate in a conversation about being “Bond Girls.”
  • Filmmaker Mel Brooks will be on hand to introduce his brilliant parody Young Frankenstein (1974).
  • Filmmaker John Carpenter will introduce his favorite film, the seminal horror classic Frankenstein (1931).
  • Actress and filmmaker Illeana Douglas will return for her third TCM Classic Film Festival, this time to present Counsellor-at-Law(1933), starring John Barrymore, Bebe Daniels and Douglas’ grandfather, Melvyn Douglas.
  • Actress Carla Laemmle will participate in a screening of Dracula (1931) as that film’s only surviving cast member.
  • Filmmaker John Landis will introduce the horror sequel Son of Frankenstein (1939).
  • Three design giants will join TCM’s celebration of Style in the Movies, with Bob Mackie appearing at a screening of Cecil B. DeMille’s Cleopatra (1934), Barbara Tfank discussing the Otto Preminger drama Bonjour Tristesse (1958) and Todd Oldhambasking in the opulence of The Women (1939) and Auntie Mame (1958).
  • Michael Murphy will introduce the visually compelling sci-fi thriller Phase IV (1974).
  • Walter Mirisch will talk about Fall Guy (1947) at a screening of the first film he eve produced.
  • Actor Ron Perlman will introduce one of his favorite films, the Preston Sturges classic Sullivan’s Travels (1941).
  • Oscar®-winning screenwriter Robert Towne will join Robert Evans for a screening of Roman Polanski’s Chinatown (1974).
  • Actor William Wellman Jr. will help celebrate the 85th anniversary of Wings (1927), directed by his father.
  • Don Lynch, author of two books on the sinking of the RMS Titanic, will discuss the tragic story at a screening of A Night to Remember (1958).

TCM is happy to announce that Leonard Maltin and Cari Beauchamp will return this year to introduce a number of screenings across the four-day festival. During each of the past two festivals, they have each conducted interviews and introduced a wide variety of films.

One of today’s most respected and widely followed film critics, Maltin is known in many households for his invaluable Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide, which is updated annually. Maltin is also a noted film historian and has penned books on various aspects of the industry, including a history of Disney films. He recently provided a video introduction for TCM and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s UPA: The Jolly Frolics Collection DVD set.

Beauchamp is the award-winning author and co-producer of TCM’s Without Lying Down: The Power of Women in Early Hollywood. She has previously conducted interviews and panel discussions, including a fascinating panel on Hollywood casting agents at the first TCM Classic Film Festival.

In addition to Maltin and Beauchamp, historian and author Foster Hirsch will return this year to introduce a few screenings.

TCM has also announced that as part of the festival’s multi-tiered look at Style in the Movies, official festival partner Vanity Fair will examineArchitecture in Film, with films like Trouble in Paradise (1932), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) and The Fountainhead (1949). Matt Tyrnauer, Vanity Fair‘s special correspondent covering architecture and design, has curated the collection and will introduce each film. The lineup will also feature the fascinating documentary My Architect (2003), for which Tyrnauer will be joined by filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn.

Additional information, along with a complete schedule for the TCM Classic Film Festival, is available through the official festival website: http://www.tcm.com/festival.

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Here are the newly announced additions to the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival:

Opening Night Poolside Screening
High Society (1956) – Presented poolside at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
The classic screwball comedy The Philadelphia Story gets a musical makeover from Cole Porter in this delightful toe-tapper starring Grace Kelly as a woman about to get married, only to have her impending nuptials complicated by her ex. Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby co-star opposite Kelly in her last film role.

Anniversaries, Restorations & More
Wings (1927) – 85th Anniversary Restoration, featuring live appearances by William Wellman Jr. and long-time Paramount producer A.C. Lyles
Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow star in William A. Wellman’s high-flying World War I melodrama, the first movie ever to take home Oscar® for Best Picture. Wings set the gold standard for Hollywood when it comes to shooting aerial dogfights. Longtime producer A.C. Lyles, who originally saw Wings in 1927, when he was 10 years old, will be joined by actor William Wellman Jr., the son of the director, to provide the introduction.

Dracula (1931) – Featuring a live appearance by 102-year-old Carla Laemmle
Reprising the role that made him famous on Broadway, Bela Lugosi plays Bram Stoker’s hypnotic vampire. Directed by Tod Browning, this horror classic also features Dwight Frye, Helen Chandler and Edward Van Sloan. Actress Carla Laemmle, the niece of producer Carl Laemmle, speaks the first lines of the film and will be on hand to help introduce the screening. At 102, she is the only surviving member of the cast.

Frankenstein (1931) – Introduced by filmmaker John Carpenter
Horror director John Carpenter will introduce his favorite movie of all time, a film he calls, “a seminal work of horror.” James Whale’s wonderfully atmospheric version of Mary Shelley’s horror classic stars the one-and-only Boris Karloff as the creature, with Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein, Dwight Frye as Fritz, Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Waldman, Mae Clarke as Elizabeth and truly memorable makeup by Jack Pierce.

Son of Frankenstein (1939) – Introduced by filmmaker John Landis
Basil Rathbone stars as the title character in this third film in Universal’s Frankenstein franchise. Boris Karloff plays as The Monster for the last time, with Bela Lugosi particularly memorable as the deformed Ygor. The film features a tongue-in-cheek script by Wyllis Cooper, visually striking sets by Jack Otterson and spooky cinematography by George Robinson.

A Night to Remember (1958) – U.S. Premiere of Restoration, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and followed by a discussion with author and historian Don Lynch
Decades before James Cameron swept moviegoers away with star-crossed lovers aboard a doomed ship, British director Roy Ward Baker presented a starker, less romanticized version of the sinking of the the “unsinkable” Titanic. This Golden Globe-winning docudrama, based on Walter Lord’s definitive book, stars Kenneth More as the ship’s dutiful second officer. The cast also includes David McCallum, Jill Dixon, Laurence Naismith, Frank Lawton and Honor Blackman. Don Lynch, author of Titanic: An Illustrated History and Ghosts of the Abyss: A Journey into the Heart of the Titanic, will introduce the screening, following which he will discuss the sinking of the vessel and its depiction in the movies.

The Essentials
Sullivan’s Travels (1941) – Introduced by actor Ron Perlman
This sharp and witty Preston Sturges comedy follows a highly successful director as he prepares to make a message picture by ditching Hollywood and living the life of a hobo. Joel McCrea stars as the director, with Veronica Lake as the stray he picks up along the way.

Auntie Mame (1958) – featuring a live appearance by designer Todd Oldham
Rosalind Russell plays the part of a lifetime as an eccentric and worldly aunt suddenly saddled with an orphan nephew. Patrick Dennis’ enormously popular novel makes a successful transition to film by way of Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee’s stage adaptation. Forrest Tucker, Coral Brown, Fred Clark and Roger Smith co-star, with Morton DaCosta directing.

Dr. No (1962) – 50th Anniversary screening, featuring a live appearance by Eunice Gayson and Maud Adams, who will participate in a conversation about “Bond Girls”
Strange happenings in Jamaica draw James Bond into the clutches of the notorious title character in this first big-screen outing for 007. Sean Connery makes the role of Bond all his own. Joseph Wiseman plays Dr. Julius No, with Eunice Gayson as Syvia Trench and Ursula Andress making a memorable entrance as Honeychile Ryder.

Young Frankenstein (1974) – featuring a live appearance by Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks mastered the art of the spoof with this brilliant sendup of Universal’s long line of Frankenstein pictures. Gene Wilder, Teri Garr, Marty Feldman, Peter Boyle, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Kenneth Mars and Gene Hackman give pitch-perfect performances, backed by an exceptional score by John Morris and terrific sets and laboratory equipment (much of it used in Universal’s original Frankenstein films).

Style in the Movies: Architecture in Film, Presented by Vanity Fair
Official festival partner Vanity Fair presents this collection of films that showcase architectural design in cinema. Matt Tyrnauer, Vanity Fair‘s special correspondent covering architecture and design, has curated the collection and will introduce each film.

Trouble in Paradise (1932) – Introduced by Matt Tyrnaeur
Ernst Lubitsch’s sparkling comedy stars Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins as a pair of crooks out to swindle a rich socialite, played by Kay Francis. Beautiful art deco designs complement Travis Banton’s lush gowns.

Bringing Up Baby (1938) – Introduced by Vanity Fair‘s Matt Tyrnauer
This Howard Hawks’ screwball comedy, considered by many to be the greatest of the genre, stars Cary Grant as a befuddled zoologist and Katharine Hepburn as the leopard-owning socialite making his life miserable. Among the architectural gems is the beautifully designed country cottage where much of the action takes place.

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) – Introduced by Vanity Fair’s Matt Tyrnauer
Cary Grant and Mrna Loy play a city couple determined to build their dream home in the country, with hilarious results all around. Melvyn Douglas and Reginald Denny co-star in this delightful comedy based on Eric Hodgins’ autobiographical novel.

The Fountainhead (1949) – Introduced by Vanity Fair‘s Matt Tyrnauer
Ayn Rand’s controversial philosophy known as Objectivism gets full play in this stark but fascinating drama. Gary Cooper stars as a brilliant architect whose designs are rejected by the establishment. Patricia Neal plays the daughter of one of those establishment demagogues who finds herself both attracted to and repulsed by Cooper’s individualism. King Vidor directs the film from a script by Rand herself.

My Architect (2003) – Introduced by Vanity Fair‘s Matt Tyrnauer, with a live appearance by filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn
In this powerful and insightful documentary, director Nathaniel Kahn seeks to understand his father, acclaimed architect Louis Kahn, who despite a distinguished career died bankrupt and alone. Nathaniel Kahn won a Directors Guild Award for his film.

Style in the Movies: The Legendary Costumes of Travis Banton
One of the most important costume designers of classic Hollywood, Travis Banton was the man who taught Edith Head and dressed the likes of Mae West, Claudette Colbert, Carole Lombard and a host of other glamorous Paramount stars. The festival will feature seven films showcasing Banton’s work, several introduced by Oscar®-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis. The latest to join the list is Cecil B. DeMille’s grand epic Cleopatra (1934).

Cleopatra (1934) – Introduced by costume designers Deborah Nadoolman Landis and Bob Mackie
Cecil B. DeMille’s lavish epic stars Claudette Colbert in the title role, with Warren William as Julius Caesar and Henry Wilcoxon as Marc Anthony. Fine performances, an intelligent script and Victor Milner’s Oscar®-winning cinematography highlight this larger-than-life spectacle.

Style in the Movies: Deco Design
The TCM Classic Film Festival will feature several films bathed in the art deco style that was popularized throughout the world and especially onscreen in the 1920s and 1930s. In addition to previously announced screenings of Swing Time (1936) and Our Dancing Daughters (1928), the collection will include the legal drama Counsellor-at-Law (1934). In addition, designer Todd Oldham will appear to discuss The Women(1939).

Counsellor-at-Law (1934) – Featuring an appearance by Ileanna Douglas, granddaughter of Melvyn Douglas
This vivid adaptation of an Edgar Rice play stars John Barrymore in one of his best roles as a Jewish lawyer who rises from poverty to become a success, only to have his past come back to haunt him. Bebe Daniels and Mevyn Douglas co-star under the direction of William Wyler.

The Women (1939) – New print, featuring an appearance by designer Todd Odham
Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell and Paulette Godard lead an all-female case in George Cukor’s hilarious film version of the popular Clare Boothe Luce play. The Women is a treasure trove of Hollywood style, from its sleek art deco sets to its glamorous gowns (including a full-color fashion show in the middle of the movie).

The Paramount Renaissance
The TCM Classic Film Festival will mark the 100th Anniversary of Paramount Pictures with screenings of five films from the studio’s remarkable years under the leadership of Robert Evans. Screenwriter Robert Towne has agreed to participate in the screening of Chinatown(1974).

Chinatown (1974) – Featuring appearances by Robert Evans and screenwriter Robert Towne
Roman Polanski brought film noir into the 1970s with this mystery about murder, adultery and water rights. Jack Nicholson (who later directed the sequel, The Two Jakes), Faye Dunaway and John Huston bring Robert Towne’s tough-talking, Oscar®-winning script to life, while Jerry Goldsmith provides a wonderfully evocative score.

Discoveries
Fall Guy (1947) – Featuring a live appearance by producer Walter Mirisch
This appropriately moody film noir from Monogram Pictures marked Walter Mirisch’s first outing as producer. The story follows a man who tries to prove he is innocent of murdering an attractive woman, even though he has no memory of the night in question. Leo Penn, Robert Armstrong, Teala Loring and Elisha Cook Jr. star.

Bonjour Tristesse (1958) – Introduced by fashion designer Barbara Tfank
Otto Preminger directed this glossy, French Riviera-set drama based on a novel by Francoise Sagan. Jean Seberg plays a teenage girl determined to break up the romance between her father (David Niven) and his mistress (Deborah Kerr).

Phase IV (1974) – Featuring a live appearance by Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy stars with Nigel Davenport and Lynne Frederick in this unique and visually intriguing science-fiction thriller directed by famed title designer Saul Bass. The story follows a scientific team as it investigates a remarkable evolutionary development among ants that have them waging war on humans.

About the TCM Classic Film Festival
Each April, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to welcome thousands of movie lovers, filmmakers and legendary stars from around the globe for the TCM Classic Film Festival. Marking its third year, the TCM Classic Film Festival is the place to experience classic movies as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. The four-day festival, which takes place Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, features more than 70 screenings, plus events and appearances starting early in the morning and going into the late evening.

TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, with TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz also introducing several events. Among the highlights of this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival:

  • A gala opening-night screening of the newly restored Cabaret (1972) with a live appearance by Oscar® winners Liza Minnelli andJoel Grey*
  • A multi-tiered celebration of Kim Novak, including the taping of a TCM special, a hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo (1958).
  • Live appearances by Debbie Reynolds at anniversary screenings of the newly restored Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and the western epic How the West Was Won (1962), the latter presented in all its Cinerama glory;
  • Appearances by Shirley Jones, Angie Dickinson, Robert Wagner, filmmaker Norman Jewison, editor Thelma Schoonmaker and makeup pioneer Rick Baker, to name a few.
  • A multi-tiered look at Style in the Movies, from film noir to art deco and from art direction to costume design.
  • A salute to Paramount, featuring an appearance by Oscar®-winning producer Robert Evans. The U.S. premiere of the documentaryBaby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010), with live appearances by “Baby Peggy” Diana Serra Cary and filmmaker Vera Iwerebor,
  • Newly restored editions of such landmark films as Wings (1927), Call Her Savage (1932), Grand Illusion (1937), Casablanca(1942), A Night to Remember (1958); The Longest Day (1962) and many more.

The third-annual TCM Classic Film Festival is produced by TCM. Since launching in spring 2010, the TCM Classic Film Festival has quickly established itself as a destination event for film lovers, drawing more than 25,000 attendees from around the country and around the globe in 2011. A limited number of passes are still available at http://www.tcm.com/festival/.

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Oscar®s® ceremony, will serve as the official hotel for the festival, as well as home to Club TCM, a central gathering point for passholders. Screenings and events will be held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and, for the first time this year, Arclight Cinema’s Cinerama Dome and The Avalon.

* Schedule permitting

TCM And The Academy Team Up With TCM Classic Film Festival STYLE IN THE MOVIES Events

The TCM Classic Film Festival is teaming up with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to showcase a unique slate of programming that taps into Academy archives and distinguished membership to illustrate this year’s overall festival theme of Style in the Movies.

AMPAS will exhibit Hollywood home movies, preserved by the Academy, featuring legendary stars and filmmakers, presented by Randy Haberkamp of AMPAS and Lynn Kirste of the Academy Film Archive with special guests Margaret O’Brien; Steve McQueen’s former wife Neile Adams McQueen Toffel; Henry Koster’s son, Robert Koster; and the daughter of Fred MacMurray, Kate MacMurray.

AMPAS will also present a discussion of how art directors use various items to aid in storytelling featuring members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Art Directors Branch as well an exhibit of sketches and behind-the-scenes photography that illustrate the work of costume designers such as Travis Banton and Edith Head, comprised of rarely seen archival material from the Margaret Herrick Library at AMPAS.

In addition, AMPAS will showcase the history of red carpet fashion at the Academy Awards®, in a presentation with Los Angeles Timesfashion critic Booth Moore.

AMPAS is among the many partners contributing to Club TCM, the central gathering point for the festival. Club TCM is set to feature a packed slate of appearances, presentations, panel discussions, music, special exhibits and much more.

Located in the Blossom Room at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, the site of the very first Academy Awards® ceremony, Club TCM will be open exclusively to passholders from noon to midnight each day during the festival, which takes place April 12-15. The beautifully decorated space will provide passholders with a place to relax, meet new friends and mingle with special guests.

In addition to the AMPAS exhibitions, other exclusive presentations slated for Club TCM include:

  • A multimedia exploration of style in film noir, presented by The Film Noir Foundation’s Eddie Muller and actress Rose McGowan
  • An examination of African-American images in film with black cinema expert, film historian and author Donald Bogle
  • A trivia contest, hosted by New York Film Forum’s Bruce Goldstein
  • A look at the history of costume design, with costume designer, historian/expert Deborah Nadoolman Landis
  • A panel discussion of the truth behind Hollywood’s PR machine from the Golden Age until now moderated by Emmy®-winning columnist for Deadline Hollywood and Movieline.com Pete Hammond.
  • A look at the legacy of the Brown Derby restaurant, with author and expert Mark Willems

Club TCM exhibits also include a selection of beautifully crafted movie advertisements from the Gaston Collection, provided by Bonhams auction house. Representatives from Bonhams will also be on hand to conduct appraisals of movie memorabilia.

In addition to Club TCM, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel will be the site of the TCM Stage, located in the lobby of the hotel. TCM host Robert Osborne and weekend-daytime host Ben Mankiewicz will tape several on-air introductions from the TCM Stage as they chat with special guests and fans, who have traveled from far and wide to attend the festival.

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The following is the complete lineup for Club TCM:

Events
Thursday, April 12
1-2 p.m. – Meet TCM: The People Behind the Network
TCM staffers share their insights on programming, the creative look of the network and what’s new at the network.

3-4 p.m. – Film Noir in a New Light
TCM brand manager Shannon Clute and film scholar Richard Edwards present new perspectives on this popular movie genre and sign copies of their co-authored book The Maltese Touch of Evil: Film Noir and Potential Criticism. They will be interviewed by TCM senior writer/producer Scott McGee.

Friday, April 13
12:30-1:30 p.m. – The History of the Oscars® Red Carpet
The Oscars’ red carpet is one of the longest-running fashion runways in history, where movie fans have caught glimpses of Gilbert Adrian’s inimitable gowns for 1930s movie queens like Norma Shearer and Jean Harlow, Marlene Dietrich’s Diors, Audrey Hepburn’s Givenchys and Cher’s outrageous Bob Mackie looks. Los Angeles Times fashion critic Booth Moore will trace the trends and politics of red carpet dressing, with photos of fabulous frocks and flops from the 1920s to the present.

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2:30-4 p.m. – Noirchaeology: Digging the Noir Style
Join noir expert Eddie Muller and actress Rose McGowan as they select—and debate—the cast and crew of their dream movie—the perfect film noir. Supported by sensational film clips, the pair chooses the writer, cinematographer, director, composer, and performers who best exemplified Hollywood’s sexy and sinister “noir style.”

5:30-6:30 p.m. – So You Think You Know the Movies
Passholders can test their movie knowledge and win fun TCM prizes at this session of film clips and movie trivia, hosted by Bruce Goldstein, creator of the award-winning repertory programming at New York’s Film Forum. Novices and experts are welcome at this team challenge.

Saturday, April 14
12:30-2 p.m. – The Good, The Bad and the Beautiful
Actors depend on costume designers to transform them into the characters in the screenplay. Many of the iconic styles created over the years continue to inspire generations of fans. Hollywood costume designer and author Deborah Nadoolman Landis explores the glamorous and gritty world of costume design in this fascinating presentation.

3:30-4:30 p.m. – African Americans On-Screen: 1903 to the Present
Film historian Donald Bogle presents a lively and perceptive examination of African-Americans stereotypes in cinema while also highlighting the extraordinary way in which some Black performers transcended or transformed their roles. He looks at the changing images, controversies and achievements, from D. W. Griffith’s shocking The Birth of the Nation (1915) to the emergence of such stars as Hattie McDaniel, Paul Robeson, Sidney Poitier, Dorothy Dandridge, Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and Halle Berry.

6-7 p.m. – Hollywood Home Movies: Treasures from the Academy Film Archive Collection
The Academy Film Archive shares some unique gems from its collection with a screening of specially selected home movie footage from Hollywood’s golden age. The 16mm home movie craze extended to Hollywood film professionals, including stars and directors who captured not only their families and friends, but also behind-the-scenes activities on their sets. The Academy Film Archive houses a wide variety of such films and will present a selection of excerpts including footage of Shirley Temple on the set of Heidi, Fred MacMurray and his family at home, Esther Williams teaching her children to swim, Steve McQueen taking his family to Disneyland and many more. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy some revealing, unique and rarely screened footage. Special guests include Margaret O’Brien; Kate MacMurray, daughter of Fred MacMurray; Steve McQueen’s former wife Neile Adams McQueen Toffel; Robert Koster, son of Henry Koster. This event is presented by Randy Haberkamp, Director of Educational Programs and Special Projects for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Lynne Kirste, Special Collections Curator at the Academy Film Archive.

Sunday, April 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Classic Movie Memorabilia Appraisals by Bonhams
(Lobby of Roosevelt Hotel)
The TCM Classic Film Festival is proud to partner with the world-renowned Bonhams auction house to provide expert appraisals of classic movie memorabilia for select passholders. Fans can come and watch as the experts at Bonhams help fellow attendees learn more about their silver screen collectibles. Through these clinics, Bonhams experts have discovered many important items that have gone on to bring record prices at auction. (NOTE: While this event is open to the public, appraisal participation is limited to passholders who have pre-registered.)

12:30-1:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion – Imagemakers: The Truth Behind Hollywood’s PR Machine from the Golden Age to Now
Three of Hollywood’s top imagemakers explore the rich history, ugly truths and fascinating realities behind the making and breaking of the biggest stars from Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s tumultuous Internet-driven world. In this entertaining and informative panel, fans will learn the secrets of the town’s hidden public relations machinery and find out how these unheralded wizards of PR got – and continue to get – their star clients in and out of the headlines. The panel will also discuss how much the business has changed from the days of hard-bitten press agents to today’s image-conscious PR specialists.

  • Pete Hammond (moderator) is the awards columnist for Deadline Hollywood and Movieline.com. He is also the film critic for Box Office Magazine and served four years at the Los Angeles Times. He has earned five Emmys for his television writing.
  • Henri Bollinger heads his own public relations firm that specializes in creating publicity and promotion campaigns for entertainment industry clients. He is currently president of the Entertainment Publicists Professional Society (EPPS), served five terms as president of the Publicists Guild of America, and is a member of AMPAS.
  • Dick Guttman started as a press agent in college. His 55 years in the trade began at Rogers & Cowan but were spent primarily in his two firms, Guttman & Pam and Guttman Associates – the former an empire, the latter a boutique. He has represented as many as a thousand major stars, films, books and products.
  • Arnold Robinson is a vice president at Rogers & Cowan. He has worked with such notable clients as Quincy Jones, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Costner, Nick Nolte, Eddie Murphy, Robert Zemeckis, James Caan and Dolly Parton, among others.

2:30-3:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion – Designing Iconic Movie Imagery
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Art Direction Branch share their insights into how art directors use sets, locations, costumes and props to aid storytelling and build characters.

  • Randy Haberkamp (moderator) is the Director of Educational Programs and Special Projects for AMPAS.
  • Jim Bissell is a production designer whose career highlights span from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) to Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011).
  • Terence Marsh is a production designer whose credits include Doctor Zhivago (1965), A Man for All Seasons (1966) and Oliver! (1968).
  • Jan Pascale is a set decorator who has worked on such films as Training Day (2001), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy(2004) and Good Night, and Good Luck (2005).

4:30-5:30 p.m. – The Brown Derby: A Hollywood Legend
The Brown Derby was at one time the world’s most famous restaurant, attracting a veritable who’s who of the glamorous film industry during an era when Hollywood shaped the dreams of the world. For more than four decades, the restaurant was host to Hollywood’s legendary style icons. Mark Willems, co-author of the book The Brown Derby Restaurant: A Hollywood Legend, will speak about the Derby’s stellar history and present extraordinary photographs that document the evolution of “Hollywood Style.”

Exhibits
The Art of Costume Design: Sketches from the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library
TCM is proud to present this selection of  sketches from the archives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, reflecting the art of costume design. From Travis Banton to Edith Head, these sketches represent the contribution of costume designers who help create the vision of these film characters. Special thanks to Anne Coco, Randy Haberkamp and the Academy for their support of this exhibit.

Behind The Scenes With Magnum Photos
Magnum Photos is a legendary photographic co-operative. Founded by a group of prominent photographers including Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson, Magnum has long maintained a relationship with filmmakers—working on film sets  to capture behind-the-scenes moments, photographing film directors, actors and actresses on and off the camera and documenting their private lives. TCM is proud to partner with Magnum to display a selection of rarely-seen images that illustrates private and public moments of filmmaking from the sets of movies like Notorious, The Misfits and the original Planet of the Apes.

Dress from Sabrina (1954)
Designed by Hubert de Givenchy, this dress represents one of the highlights of Audrey Hepburn’s influence on style. Hepburn personally requested that de Givenchy oversee her wardrobe for the film—the first of their many collaborations, which included Funny Face (1957), Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) and Charade (1964).

TCM thanks the Audrey Hepburn Children’s Fund for the generous loan of this dress.  For more information about the Audrey Hepburn’s Children’s Fund, please visit http://www.audreyhepburn.com.

Select Works from the Gaston Collection Provided by Bonhams
TCM is proud to partner with Bonhams auction house to present a special preview of their June 24 auction of entertainment memorabilia in Los Angeles. During the height of the Great Depression, three brothers – Jerome, Norton and Edward Gaston – ran a commercial art business out of a studio located in the basement of the Fox Theater in Long Beach, Calif. Using magazine images and black-and-white photographs of movie stars supplied by such film studios as Columbia and RKO, the brothers created large “show signs.” Primarily gouache on board, these signs were larger and more vivid – not to mention more closely in tune with what individual theaters were showing – than the film posters issued by the studio itself. Complete details about this extraordinary exhibit and Bonhams’ upcoming memorabilia auction are available at http://www.bonhams.com/us.

About the TCM Classic Film Festival
Each April, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to welcome thousands of movie lovers, filmmakers and legendary stars from around the globe for the TCM Classic Film Festival. Marking its third year, the TCM Classic Film Festival is the place to experience classic movies as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. The four-day festival, which takes place Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, features a wide range of screenings, events and appearances starting early in the morning and going into the late evening.

TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, with TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz also introducing several events. Among the highlights of this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival: a gala opening-night screening of the newly restored Cabaret (1972), with a live appearance by Oscar® winners Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey*; a multi-tiered celebration of Kim Novak, including the taping of a TCM special, a hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo (1958); live appearances by Debbie Reynolds at anniversary screenings of the newly restored Singin’ in the Rain(1952) and the western epic How the West Was Won (1962), the latter presented in all its Cinerama glory; a multi-tiered look at Style in the Movies; a salute to filmmaker Stanley Donen; a salute to Paramount, featuring an appearance by Oscar-winning producer Robert Evans; the U.S. premiere of the documentary Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010), with live appearances by “Baby Peggy” Diana Serra Caryand filmmaker Vera Iwerebor; newly restored editions of such landmark films as Wings (1927), Casablanca (1942) and Grand Illusion(1937); and much more.

The third-annual TCM Classic Film Festival is produced by TCM. Since launching in spring 2010, the TCM Classic Film Festival has quickly established itself as a destination event for film lovers, drawing more than 25,000 attendees from around the country and around the globe in 2011. Festival passes are on sale now at http://www.tcm.com/festival.

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Oscars® ceremony, will serve as the official hotel for the festival, as well as home to Club TCM, a central gathering point for passholders. Screenings and events will be held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and, for the first time this year, Arclight Cinema’s Cinerama Dome and The Avalon.

* Schedule permitting

TCM Classic Film Festival Adds Award-Winning Stars, Filmmakers And More

The 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival has unveiled another spectacular lineup of special guests and events for this year’s four-day gathering in Hollywood. Among the newly announced participants for this year’s festival are five-time Emmy® winner Dick Van Dyke, Oscar® winner Shirley Jones, two-time Golden Globe® winner Angie Dickinson, six-time Golden Globe nominee Robert Wagner, seven-time Oscar nominee Norman Jewison, longtime producer A.C. Lyles and three-time Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker. In addition, the festival will feature a special three-film tribute to director/choreographer Stanley Donen, who will be on-hand for the celebration.

As part of its overall Style and the Movies theme, the festival has added several films featuring the work of pioneering costume designer Travis Banton. Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis will introduce the six-movie slate, with actress and former Essentials co-host Rose McGowan joining her for one of the screenings.

Other festival additions include a screening of The Wolf Man (1941), with an appearance by Academy Award®-winning makeup designer Rick Baker; a special screening of A Night to Remember (1958), commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic; a collection of 3D rarities; and much more.

TCM’s own Robert Osborne will once again serve as official host for the star-studded TCM Classic Film Festival, which takes place in Hollywood April 12-15. Passes and more information are available through the official festival website: http://www.tcm.com/festival. For all the latest news and comments about the TCM Classic Film Festival, follow @TCMfilmfest on Twitter or search for hashtag #TCMFF.

Special Screenings:

Wings (1927) – 85th Anniversary Restoration, introduced by long-time Paramount producer A.C. Lyles

Charles “Buddy” Rogers, Richard Arlen and Clara Bow star in William A. Wellman’s high-flying World War I melodrama, the first movie ever to take home Oscar for Best Picture. Wings set the gold standard for Hollywood when it comes to shooting aerial dogfights. Longtime producer A.C. Lyles, who originally saw Wings in 1927, when he was 10 years old, will provide the introduction.

Black Narcissus (1947) – Hosted by editor Thelma Schoonmaker

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s powerful drama stars Deborah Kerr as a nun working to start a mission in an isolated Himalayan valley. Jack Cardiff’s stunning color cinematography takes center stage. Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson and Jean Simmons co-star in the film, which will be introduced by Powell’s widow, Oscar-winning editor Thelma Schoonmaker.

A Night to Remember (1958) – U.S. Premiere of Restoration, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic

Decades before James Cameron swept moviegoers away with star-crossed lovers aboard a doomed ship, British director Roy Ward Baker presented a starker, less romanticized version of the sinking of the the “unsinkable” Titanic. This Golden Globe-winning docudrama, based on Walter Lord’s definitive book, stars Kenneth More as the ship’s dutiful second officer. The cast also includes David McCallum, Jill Dixon, Laurence Naismith, Frank Lawton and Honor Blackman.

Rio Bravo (1959) – World Premiere Restoration, introduced by Angie Dickinson

John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Walter Brennan and Angie Dickinson headline this top-notch western from director Howard Hawks. The story centers on a sheriff who enlists the help of various locals in order to keep a killer from escaping town. Wayne was reportedly nervous about his love scenes with Dickinson, who was half his age at the time.

Elmer Gantry (1960) – Hosted by Shirley Jones Sinclair Lewis’ incisive novel about a con man wooing a female evangelist comes to life in this powerful drama. Burt Lancaster took home an Oscar as the charismatic title character, with Jean Simmons as Sister Sharon Falconer. Shirley Jones earned Oscar gold playing against type as Elmer’s former flame.

The Longest Day (1962) – World Premiere of 50th Anniversary Restoration, hosted by Robert Wagner

An all-star cast comes together to tell the story of the Allied forces’ invasion of Normandy on D-Day in one of the biggest war films of all time. John Wayne, Robert Mitchum, Henry Fonda, Robert Wagner and many more star under the direction of Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton and Bernhard Wicki.

The Pink Panther (1964) – Introduced by Robert Wagner

Blake Edwards’ hilarious caper comedy stars David Niven as a suave jewel thief, Robert Wagner as his handsome son, Capucine as a rebellious princess and Peter Sellers in his first performance as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau. Among the many delights are Henry Mancini’s memorable music and Friz Freleng’s opening sequence.

The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) – Introduced by Norman Jewison

Director Norman Jewison took the art of split-screen imagery to a new level with this sexy thriller about a millionaire thief and the female insurance investigator determined to bring him down after a bank robbery. Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway provide the on-screen sparks.

Dracula (1931) Reprising the role that made him famous on Broadway, Bela Lugosi plays Bram Stoker’s hypnotic vampire. Directed by Tod Browning, this horror classic also features Dwight Frye, Helen Chandler and Edward Van Sloan.

Frankenstein (1931) James Whale’s wonderfully atmospheric version of Mary Shelley’s horror classic continues to reign as one of the greatest horror films ever made. Boris Karloff stars as the monster, with Colin Clive as Dr. Frankenstein and truly memorable makeup by Jack Pierce.

The Black Cat (1934) – Introduced by Bela Lugosi Jr. and Sara Karloff

Boris Karloff plays a devil-worshipping architect with sinister plans, while Bela Lugosi plays the doctor determined to thwart him in this visually sumptuous production. One of the most unique horror films to come out of Universal, The Black Cat features remarkable art deco sets designed by Charles D. Hall.

Son of Frankenstein (1939) Basil Rathbone stars as the title character in this third film in Universal’s Frankenstein franchise. Boris Karloff plays as The Monster for the last time, with Bela Lugosi particularly memorable as the deformed Ygor. The film features a tongue-in-cheek script by Wyllis Cooper, visually striking sets by Jack Otterson and spooky cinematography by George Robinson.

The Wolf Man (1941) – Introduced by Academy Award-winning makeup designer Rick Baker

Universal launched a new and highly successful horror franchise with this timeless tale of a man who becomes a wolf when the full moon burns bright. Lon Chaney Jr. turns in a sensitive performance in the lead role, with wonderful support from Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Ralph Bellamy, Bela Lugosi and Maria Ouspenskaya.

Special Presentations:

A Fine Mess: Laurel & Hardy – Introduced by Dick Van Dyke

Comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy are put through the ringer in such hilarious shorts as (titles). Dick Van Dyke, whose comic legacy includes three consecutive Emmys for the sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Comedy Awards, will introduce the shorts and discuss the influence Laurel & Hardy have had on his life and career.

“A Trip to the Moon” and Other Trips through Time, Color and Space – Presented by Serge Bromberg

Serge Bromberg’s Lobster Films has been behind many significant restorations and rediscoveries, including the restored A Trip to the Moon (1902), presented with much fanfare at the 2011 edition of the Cannes Film Festival. TCM Classic Film Festival passholders will have the opportunity to enjoy that magical film – which played a key role in Martin Scorsese’s Hugo – along with several other rare shorts from the early years of cinema. The lineup includes A Trip Down Market Street (1906), Metamorphosis du Papillon (1904), The Acrobatic Fly (1908), the Ub Iwerks cartoon Baloonland (1935) and Georges Méliès’ decidedly adult Apres le Bal (1897).

Retour de Flamme: Rare and Restored Films in 3-D – Presented by Serge Bromberg

Film historian and archivist Serge Bromberg will take the audience on an amazing trip through the history of 3D filmmaking. This “eye-popping” collection includes an early experiment in 3D from the year 1900, George Sydney’s 3D short Murder in 3D (1931) and the Chip ‘n Dale cartoon Working for Peanuts (1953), as well as two recent Road Runner shorts created in 3D.

A Salute to Stanley Donen

The TCM Classic Film Festival pays tribute to legendary filmmaker Stanley Donen with three of his films starring one of his favorite actresses: Audrey Hepburn. Donen, who received an honorary Oscar in 1998 for his body of work, will be on-hand to take part in the celebration. His career will also be represented during the festival with the world premiere of the 60th anniversary restoration of Singin’ in the Rain (1952), which he co-directed with Gene Kelly.

Two for the Road (1967) – World Premiere of 45th Anniversary Restoration

Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney star as a quarrelsome couple reminisce about their relationship during a drive in southern France in Stanley Donen’s insightful drama. Henry Mancini wrote the score. The 4K digital restoration of Two for the Road was completed by 20th Century Fox in collaboration with The Film Foundation.

Charade (1963) The TCM Classic Film Festival pays tribute to director and choreographer Stanley Donen with a presentation of this sophisticated mystery-comedy starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. Grant plays a man who helps widow Hepburn track down a fortune hidden by her late husband. Walter Matthau, James Coburn and George Kennedy co-star, with a terrific score by Henry Mancini.

Funny Face (1957) Fred Astaire is a fashion photographer who turns Audrey Hepburn into a chic model in this highly stylized musical featuring memorable Gershwin songs. Kay Thompson co-stars, with impeccable color cinematography by Ray June and John P. Fulton.

Style in the Movies: The Legendary Costumes of Travis Banton

One of the most important costume designers of classic Hollywood, Travis Banton was the man who taught Edith Head and dressed the likes of Mae West, Claudette Colbert, Carole Lombard and a host of other glamorous Paramount stars. The festival will feature six films showcasing Banton’s work. They will be introduced by Oscar-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis, who will be joined by Rose McGowan for Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948).

Trouble in Paradise (1932) – Introduced by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Ernst Lubitch’s sparkling comedy stars Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins as a pair of crooks out to swindle a rich socialite, played by Kay Francis. Beautiful art deco designs complement Travis Banton’s lush gowns.

I’m No Angel (1933) – Introduced by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

In the most successful film of her career, Mae West shines as a sideshow performer who falls for playboy Cary Grant. Costume designer Travis Banton provides West with the perfect wardrobe to capitalize on her sex symbol status.

The Scarlet Empress (1934) – Introduced by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Frequent collaborators Marlene Dietrich and director Josef von Sternberg bring the story of Russia’s Catherine the Great to the screen in ornate style. John Lodge and Sam Jaffe co-star. Bert Glennon’s glowing cinematography, Hans Dreier’s expressionistic art direction and Travis Banton’s inventive costumes make this one of the most visually captivating films of the era.

Nothing Sacred (1937) – Recent restoration introduced by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Carole Lombard and Fredric March star in this terrific screwball comedy about a hotshot reporter who tries to exploit the “imminent” death of a Vermont girl. William Wellman directed from Ben Hecht’s hilariously cynical script.

Cover Girl (1944) – Introduced by Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Rita Hayworth shines in this musical about a chorus girl who chance at stardom comes when she is chosen to be a highly paid cover girl. Jerome Kern and Ira Gershwin’s score includes the classic “Long Ago (and Far Away).” Travis Banton’s gowns for the film range from turn-of-the-century to modern.

Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948)—Introduced by Rose McGowan and Deborah Nadoolman Landis

Joan Fontaine plays a woman obsessed with a pianist played by Louis Jourdan in this rich romantic drama from Max Ophüls. Howard Koch adapted the screenplay from a novella by Stefan Zweig.

About the TCM Classic Film Festival

Each April, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet to welcome thousands of movie lovers, filmmakers and legendary stars from around the globe for the TCM Classic Film Festival. Marking its third year, the TCM Classic Film Festival is the place to experience classic movies as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, in some of the world’s most iconic venues, with the people who made them. The four-day festival, which takes place Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, features a wide range of screenings, events and appearances starting early in the morning and going into the late evening.

TCM host and film historian Robert Osborne will serve as official host of the TCM Classic Film Festival, with TCM weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz also introducing several events. Among the highlights of this year’s TCM Classic Film Festival: a gala opening-night screening of the newly restored Cabaret (1972), with a live appearance by Oscar® winners Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey*; a multi-tiered celebration of Kim Novak, including the taping of a TCM special, a hand and footprints ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater and a screening of the Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo (1958); live appearances by Debbie Reynolds at anniversary screenings of the newly restored Singin’ in the Rain (1952) and the western epic How the West Was Won (1962), the latter presented in all its Cinerama glory; a multi-tiered look at Style in the Movies; a salute to Paramount, featuring an appearance by Oscar-winning producer Robert Evans; the U.S. premiere of the documentary Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010), with live appearances by “Baby Peggy” Diana Serra Cary and filmmaker Vera Iwerebor; newly restored editions of such landmark films as Wings (1927), Casablanca (1942) and Grand Illusion (1937); and much more.

The third-annual TCM Classic Film Festival is produced by TCM. Since launching in spring 2010, the TCM Classic Film Festival has quickly established itself as a destination event for film lovers, drawing more than 25,000 attendees from around the country and around the globe in 2011. Festival passes are on sale now at http://www.tcm.com/festival.

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Oscars® ceremony, will serve as the official hotel for the festival, as well as home to Club TCM, a central gathering point for passholders. Screenings and events will be held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and, for the first time this year, Arclight Cinema’s Cinerama Dome and The Avalon.

* Schedule permitting

About TCM Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial free, from the largest film libraries in the world. Currently seen in more than 86 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests. As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials, 31 Days of Oscar® and Summer Under the Stars. TCM also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise; produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a wealth of materials on its website, http://www.tcm.com. TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds Set For TCM Classic Film Festival In April

Passes Now on Sale Now for Four-Day Festival,
Coming to Hollywood April 12-15, 2012

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds and “Baby Peggy” Diana Serra Cary, along with film noir leading ladies Peggy Cummins, Rhonda Fleming and Marsha Hunt are the latest stars scheduled to appear at the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival.

Also announced today, the festival will feature the North American premiere of a new 75th anniversary restoration of Jean Renoir’s powerful POW drama Grand Illusion (1937), widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. And the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra will provide a live musical accompaniment for a screening of the silent Douglas Fairbanks fantasy-adventure The Thief of Bagdad (1924).

Minnelli and Grey are slated to join TCM’s own Robert Osborne to kick off the four-day, star-studded event with a gala opening-night world premiere screening of the 40th anniversary restoration Cabaret (1971), the film for which the two stars took home Academy Awards®. Reynolds will make her second appearance at the TCM Classic Festival, appearing at the world premiere screening of a new 60th anniversary restoration of Singin’ in the Rain (1952). Reynolds will also appear at a 50th anniversary screening of How the West Was Won (1962), which will offer festival passholders the rare opportunity to see the epic western in all its Cinerama glory at Arclight Cinema’s Cinerama Dome.

Cummins, Fleming and Hunt and will each appear at screenings of film noir classics, presented as part of a celebration of The Noir Style. And Cary, who was one of Hollywood’s top child stars during the silent era, will join filmmaker Vera Iwerebor for the U.S. premiere of Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010), Iwerebor’s fascinating documentary chronicling Cary’s life on and off the screen.

In addition, the festival’s celebration of Style in the Movies will include an extensive tribute to one of the most stylish actresses in cinema history: Audrey Hepburn. Presentations will include Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957) and the world premiere of a new 45th anniversary restoration of Two for the Road (1967).

The 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival will take pace Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Hollywood. Passes are on sale now through the official festival website: tcm.com/festival.

The following is a roster of newly added screenings and appearances:

Opening Night

Cabaret (1972) – World Premiere 40th Anniversary Restoration, featuring appearances by Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey*

One of the most acclaimed films of its era, Bob Fosse’s Cabaret stars Oscar®-winner Liza Minnelli as an American singer looking for love and success in pre-World War II Berlin. Joel Grey, who is currently co-starring in the Broadway revival of Anything Goes, earned an Oscar as the ubiquitous Master of Ceremonies. And Michael York co-stars as a young English teacher whose eyes are opened by what he experiences. Fosse also earned Oscar gold for directing this perfect showcase for his unique choreography and imaginative visual style.
* schedule permitting

Style in the Movies – The Noir Style
Presented by Eddie Muller, founder of the Film Noir Foundation, this collection explores the unique style of film noir, known for its often-shadowy black-and-white photography and stylistic set design.

Raw Deal (1948) – Featuring an appearance by Marsha Hunt
Noted for its extraordinary cinematography by John Alton, this gritty Anthony Mann thriller stars Dennis O’Keefe as a man in prison for another man’s crime, Claire Trevor as the gun moll who helps him break out of jail and Marsha Hunt as the social worker who wants to reform him. Raymond Burr and John Ireland co-star.

Gun Crazy (1950) – Featuring an appearance by Peggy Cummins
Long before Bonnie and Clyde rattled moviegoers came this ruthless tale of a gun-toting husband-and-wife team. Peggy Cummins and John Dall star, with a script by blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo (credited to Millard Kaufman).

Cry Danger (1951) – New restoration, featuring an appearance by Rhonda Fleming
Shot in only 22 days by former child star Robert Parrish, this gripping film noir stars Dick Powell and Rhonda Fleming in the story of a man trying to clear his name after being sentenced for a crime he didn’t commit. Cry Danger has been restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive, in cooperation with Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., and funded by the Film Noir Foundation.

Audrey Hepburn: Style Icon
The TCM Classic Film Festival pays tribute to one of the most beautiful and stylish actresses ever to grace the screen with this collection of films showcasing Audrey Hepburn.

Sabrina (1954)
Audrey Hepburn is the chauffeur’s daughter caught in a love triangle between tycoon Humphrey Bogart and his playboy brother William Holden. Billy Wilder directed and co-wrote this offbeat romance, based on the play Sabrina Fair.

Funny Face (1957)
Fred Astaire is a fashion photographer who turns Audrey Hepburn into a chic model in this highly stylized musical featuring memorable Gershwin songs. Kay Thompson co-stars, with impeccable color cinematography by Ray June and John P. Fulton.

Two for the Road (1967) – World Premiere of 45th Anniversary Restoration
Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney star as a quarrelsome couple reminisce about their relationship during a drive in southern France in Stanley Donen’s insightful drama. Henry Mancini wrote the score. The 4K digital restoration of Two for the Road was completed by Twentieth Century Fox in collaboration with The Film Foundation.

Additional Events & Screenings
The Thief of Bagdad (1924) – Featuring live accompaniment by the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
Douglas Fairbanks considered this lavish fantasy to be his personal favorite, and it’s easy to see why when one watches the gymnastic and charismatic star in action. Fairbanks stars as a thief in love with the daughter of the Caliph, with Raoul Walsh directing.

Grand Illusion (1937) – North American Premiere of 75th Anniversary Restoration
Jean Renoir directed this extraordinary World War I drama about a small group of French officers held captive. Considered by many to be one of the greatest films ever made, Grand Illusion features memorable performances by Jean Gabin, Pierre Fresnay and Erich von Stroheim.

Singin’ in the Rain (1952) – World Premiere of 60th Anniversary Restoration, featuring an appearance by Debbie Reynolds

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s delightful musical about Hollywood’s transition to talkies features Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor, along with the scene-stealing Jean Hagen and the sensuous Cyd Charisse. This movie will be presented in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Gene Kelly’s birth.

How the West Was Won (1962) – Presented in Cinerama and featuring an appearance by Debbie Reynolds – Event sponsored by Arclight Cinemas and presented at Arclight’s Cinerama Dome

The panorama of the American West is presented in its glory with a memorable Cinerama presentation of this epic adventure from directors John Ford, Henry Hathaway and George Marshall. This multi-generational tale stars Henry Fonda, Gregory Peck, George Peppard, Debbie Reynolds, Carroll Baker, Carolyn Jones, Eli Wallach, Robert Preston, James Stewart, John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Walter Brennan and many more.

Baby Peggy: The Elephant in the Room (2010) – U.S. Premiere, featuring appearances by “Baby Peggy” Diana Serra Cary and filmmaker Vera Iwerebor

This intimate portrait of one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s silent era features the 92-year-old star speaking openly for the first time about her life and experience as a child star. Diana Serra Cary’s sudden rise to fame and fortune as Baby Peggy had a severe impact on her family life. The frustrations of her father, the naivety of her mother and the jealousy of her senior sister created a love/hate relationship between the young star and those around her. But she reserved her greatest anger and resentment for the Baby Peggy persona itself. Now with the discovery of her lost films, Cary has seen her childhood talent through fresh eyes and slowly reconciled with her younger self.

About the 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival

Taking place Thursday, April 12 – Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Hollywood, the third-annual TCM Classic Film Festival is produced by TCM and sponsored by Vanity Fair, host of the exclusive, opening-night party, and Delta Air Lines, official airline of the event. Since launching in spring 2010, the TCM Classic Film Festival has quickly established itself as a destination event for film lovers, drawing more than 25,000 attendees from around the country and around the globe in 2011.

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which has a longstanding role in movie history and was the site of the first Oscars® ceremony, will serve as the official hotel for the festival, as well as home to Club TCM, a central gathering point for passholders. Screenings and events will be held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Chinese 6 Theatres, the Egyptian Theatre and, for the first time this year, Arclight Cinema’s Cinerama Dome

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