INDIANAPOLIS — Film historian Eric Grayson will screen two films in May at the Garfield Park Arts Center. Both are on real film shown on real projectors from Grayson’s collection of films and shorts.
First, the 1940 film, Danger on Wheels, starring Richard Arlen and Andy Devine at the Garfield Park Arts Center will be shown on Sat., May 13 at 8 p.m. A reckless test driver (Arlen) is working on a new engine that will help him win races. His bad attitude gets him banned from some circuits and another driver is killed in his car. Grayson says, W”as it his fault? Will the dead driver’s sister ever forgive him? Can they win the race? Find out.”
The film is loosely based on the life of Earl “Lucky” Teter (1901-42), a native of Noblesville, who did stunt driving for this film, and coined the name “Hell Drivers.” (The Lucky Teter Rebel Run, a car show, will be on August 26 in Forest Park, Noblesville.)
Due to inclement weather in December, Grayson did not screen the popular 1950 film, The Great Rupert, with Jimmy Durante and Terry Moore. The film has been rescheduled for Sat., May 20, also at 8 p.m. According to Grayson, a performing squirrel becomes separated from his master and takes refuge with a needy family. He lines his nest with money from the cheap landlord, and the family finds it. Soon the FBI comes calling, and Rupert’s owner is looking for him as well. What will become of Rupert or the family?
Admission for each film is $5, concessions are $1. For more information, visit www.gpacarts.org or call 317-327-7135.
