It Happened One Night (1934)

Nine of ten people lack access to classic screwball comedy. We’re on a mission to change that. Here’s how:

Exhibit

Experience classic screwball comedy films as intended, on a large screen with a live audience.

In 2025, attend film series at the Historic Camelot Theater, Mar 2-June 15, 2025, located at 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Educate

Discuss and write on the history, development and evolution of the screwball comedy film genre in relation to the social, economic and political environment of the United States and Hollywood.

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Discussions accompanying films exhibited at the Screwball Sundays film series in Palm Springs, CA. Mar 2 – June 16, 2025, with Featured Speakers and book signings.

Restore

Restore classic screwball comedies whose film stock is disintegrating.

Candidate:

It’s a Small World (1935)

Directed by Irving Cummings

Written by Gladys Lehman, Sam Hellman

Based on the short story “Highway Robbery” by Albert Treynor

Starring Wendy Barrie, Spencer Tracy, Raymond Walburn, Asta

Cinematography by Arthur C. Miller.