Star Power Saturday Movie Matinee

Join the Portrait Gallery for another round of movie screenings inspired by the exhibition . Enjoy the glamour of the Golden Age and watch some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars in these classic 1930s films. Encore!

Saturday, March 21: Libeled Lady (1 hour, 38 min)

A wealthy socialite sues a major newspaper for libel after being falsely accused of breaking up a marriage. The newspaper’s frazzled editor devises a scheme to frame her in this 1936 screwball comedy featuring a star-studded cast including Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy.

Saturday, April 18: Ninotchka (1 hour, 50 min)
Ninotchka, a stern Soviet diplomat played by Greta Garbo, is dispatched to Paris to oversee the sale of jewels seized during the Russian Revolution. Ninotchka’s icy exterior gradually melts as she is charmed by a dashing Parisian count in this satirical romantic comedy released in 1939.

Saturday, May 16: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1 hour, 42 min)

This 1938 swashbuckler film stars Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, the legendary English knight who stole from the rich to give to the poor, in vivid Technicolor. Joined by a merry band of outlaws, Robin Hood wages an epic battle against the scheming Prince John (Claude Rains) while striving to win over the beautiful Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland).

The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact [email protected]. Two weeks' advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.

Image Credit: Myrna Loy by George Hurrell. Gelatin silver print. c. 1935. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; acquired in part through the generosity of an anonymous donor

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