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.