Don't Go into the Vault: An Academy Film Archive Trailer Show in 35mm

Sally Benson’s autobiographical stories about her childhood in St. Louis inspired this charming and nostalgic musical, one of the most beloved films of MGM’s golden age. Judy Garland plays Esther, one of five children in a happy middle-class family, and Margaret O’Brien, who plays the youngest daughter, “Tootie,” received a Special Award as “outstanding child actress of 1944.” Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane wrote the delightful original songs, including the perennial “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and the Oscar-nominated “The Trolley Song.” The film also earned nominations for the gorgeous Technicolor cinematography by George Folsey, Scoring of a Musical Picture, and for Irving Brecher and Fred F. Finklehoffe’s screenplay. This classic tale of love, family, and the passage of time is the perfect visual treat for any season.

Programmed by K.J. Relth-Miller.

Jeff Goldblum will discuss the craft of acting and his many iconic characters, including one of his first acting roles in Nashville (1975), followed by a screening of the film in 4K.  

Introduction by Tim Greiving, author of John Williams: A Composer’s Life

In person: filmmakers Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein, Irwin Rappaport, Chair, Board of Directors, The Foundation for the AIDS Monument, and Karl Schmid, Broadcaster & co-founder of Plus Life Media