Thursday, August 28, 2025
Doors & wine open at 7:30 PM
Film begins at 8 PM
The Athenaeum's outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks, invites you to enjoy classic movies on our patio during beautiful summer nights. In August, KPBS film critic, arts reporter, and Cinema Junkie podcast host Beth Accomando returns to host the 19th annual Flicks on the Bricks series. This year, she has chosen four timeless comedies celebrating witty women.
Popcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Plus, enjoy weekly trivia and prizes throughout the series. Join the Athenaeum for its 19th year of hot summer fun!
Cast: starring Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold, Ray Milland; director, Mitchell Leisen; writer, Preston Sturges
Runtime: 1 hr. 28 min.
Tagline: IT HAS NO RHYME...IT HAS NO REASON...IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE...IT MAKES LAUGHS!
When a wealthy banker throws his wife's expensive fur coat off a roof and it lands on the head of a stenographer, everyone assumes she is his mistress and has access to his millions.
Memorable Quote: Mary Smith: “You don't have to get mad just because you're so stupid.”
Fun Trivia: $58,000, the price of the sable coat in 1937, would equate to over $1.28 million in 2025.
Genre: Comedy
INDIVIDUAL FILMS:
$22 member / $27 nonmember
SERIES OF 4 FILMS:
$80 member / $100 nonmember
The films will be shown in person and outdoors on the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library patio. There are no physical tickets for these events. Your name will be on an attendee list at the front door. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Seating is first-come; first-served. Priority seating will be given to Donor level members and above.
Ticket Confirmation Notice:
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Thank you!