The Philadelphia Story

Directed by George Cukor, Written by Phillip Barry, Starring Cary Grant, James Stewart, Katharine Hepburn; 1940, 112 min., Unrated.

Romantic Comedy magic featuring a Hollywood Golden Age dream cast and nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture; won for Best Actor James Stewart and Phillip Barry's screenplay adaptation of his Broadway hit.

The College of Arts and Letters Film Series puts the craft of writing front and center with its Fall 2014 series “The Screenwriter: Oscar Winning and Nominated Screenplays – Adapted from Another Medium.” The free film series screens every Tuesday night from August 26, 2014 to December 2.

Before each screening, local film experts will contribute an introduction, while Helford and Donnelly lead the post-screening conversation.