The Packard Campus Theater in Culpeper, VA and the Mary Pickford Theater at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC programs screenings year round.
Screenings
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EventThe Rising of the Moon (Warner Bros, 1957) / Broth of a Boy (British Lion, 1959) The Rising of the Moon. Famed director John Ford (The Searchers, The Quiet Man) helms this unique anthology film of short stories by three of Ireland’s most acclaimed authors: Frank O’Connor, Michael J. McHugh, and Lady Augusta Gregory. Black & White, 81 minutes. Broth of a Boy. Talk about a rare screening! This wacky Irish comedy finds a UK television reporter sent to the...
- Date: 2024-03-21
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EventKing of Kings (Pathe Exchange, 1927) Cecil B. DeMille crafted this retelling of the story of Jesus as only the great director could. Critically acclaimed at the time of release, the film, as with many of DeMille’s other Biblical epics, stands the test of time and remains a classic today. The film shows the last days of Jesus up to and after the Crucifixion. Black & White, 155 minutes. Live...
- Date: 2024-03-22
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EventStormy Weather (20th Century-Fox, 1943) No not a documentary about California in recent days, but rather a great musical released during the Golden Age of Hollywood featuring some of the best African American actors and musicians of the era. Lena Horne heads the cast that also features Bill Robinson (“Mr. Bojangles” himself in his last film role), Cab Calloway, Fats Waller and the incredible dancing team, The Nicholas Brothers....
- Date: 2024-03-28
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EventThe Quiet Man (Republic, 1952) John Wayne, John Ford, Technicolor and Ireland… what could go wrong? Absolutely nothing. Wayne plays a retired boxer who returns to his homeland to buy back the family farm. He falls in love with the sister of his competitor for the farm. All leads to fisticuffs but then ends up with true love prevailing. Maureen O’Hara plays the feisty Mary Kate. Victor McLaglen and...
- Date: 2024-03-29