INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen The Front Page, a 1931film adapted from the 1928 stage play, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7, at Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr.
This comedy follows Hildy Johnson (Pat O’Brien), an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck, according to Grayson. When an accused murderer (George E. Stone) escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor (Adolphe Menjou), Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
Eric will introduce the film and a short and conduct a lively Q&A afterwards. Real film on real projectors.
Admission is $5, and concessions are $1. For more information, visit www.gpacarts.org or call 317-327-7135.
