Pass the Kleenex: Classic Hollywood Tearjerkers! (In-person)
Spring (9 - 13 hours) | This course has been canceled
Since the days of silent films, Hollywood has held the secret for making films that were guaranteed to touch the viewers most inner emotions.
There is an art and a skill connected with making someone become so involved with what they are watching that they shed tears in the process. We will talk about films that do just that, including Old Yeller, Dumbo, Somewhere in Time, and Dark Victory, among others. We will also watch some classic examples, including classic tearjerkers starring everyone from Greer Garson, Lana Turner, Doris Day, and Frank Sinatra. Kleenex will be readily available during class.
Paul Brogan
Paul Brogan loves sharing stories of his 27 years (1967 - 1994) working at the Concord Theatre. It was the topic of his second best-selling book, which reached number one in 2019. When he’s not writing, he can be found hosting a television show, playing the piano or sharing his knowledge with Osher members. He lives in Concord, where he grew up and where he is writing a fourth book, this time a mystery.