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This Monday at 7PM! He began his career as an editor, and soon made the transition to Film director. Robert Wise, who was born on September 10th, 1914, is best known for the style of his films. He also successfully directed films in different genres. Film Historian Philip Harwood will discuss and screen three films, produced between 1951 and 1961, which demonstrate Wise’s strengths in the science fiction, drama, and musical genres. This Monday, September 22nd, at 7PM: West Side Story (1961): This musical, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, received eleven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Co-Directed by Wise and Jerome Robins, with a musical score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, with a book by Arthur Laurents, two people, Tony and Maria, from opposite gangs, fall tragically in love. A musical modernized version of Romeo and Juliet. Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, George Chakiris, and Rita Moreno. Admission to this event is free! See West Side Story on the big screen, the way it was meant to be seen. For more information, please call 516-883-4400
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:26:53 +0000

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