On Friday, May 4, the public is invited to enjoy another installment of the Sippican Historical Society’s popular program, Classic Film Fridays. One Friday each month, the Society presents a classic movie and offers a discussion on its historical context or significance. May will feature the acclaimed 1937 film Maytime, starring America’s Singing Sweethearts, Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. Providing commentary on the movie will be classic film aficionado Tom Shire.
Maytime is touted as a “poignant, glorious musical that has long been acknowledged as a supreme masterpiece of its genre.” Joining MacDonald and Eddy in the cast is stage and screen actor John Barrymore. Part of the legendary Barrymore acting dynasty, John was the brother of Lionel and Ethel, who were close friends of famed Marion Golden Age residents, Richard Harding and Cecil Clark Davis.
Classic Film Fridays are held at the Marion Music Hall (164 Front Street) and are offered free of charge to the public. Films begin at 7:00 pm, and refreshments are available. For more information, contact the SHS at 508-748-1116.