Classic Film Matinee: Harold and Maude (1971)

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Classic Film Matinee – 50th Anniversary Screening
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of much loved film, Harold and Maude, with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Free event – all welcome
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – REGISTER HERE
We are a COVID Safe organisation.
In line with NSW Health orders, visitors to our Theatre will be required to register their details with the Service NSW COVID Safe QR code.
Mask wearing is strongly encouraged. Please wear a mask during this event for the safety of all guests.
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Image credit: Paramount Pictures, Harold and Maude, 1971
Harold and Maude (1971)
Directed by Hal Ashby
Black Comedy | English | 91 mins | M
Starring Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles
Young, rich, and obsessed with death, 20-year-old Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets fun-loving 80-year-old Maude at a funeral.
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this much loved film, with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Guest Speaker
The film will be introduced and given context by Peter Rainey, an SMSA member and cinema enthusiast, who returns to an earlier passion for films as a Program Director for a Queensland Cinema Group, now that he has retired after 40 years in the education profession.
Event details
This event will be held in person at our newly renovated Henry Carmichael Theatre (formerly known as the Mitchell Theatre), Level 1, 280 Pitt Street Sydney.
Registration to attend this event is essential due to limited capacity (as per COVID-19 safety regulations).
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – REGISTER HERE
Should NSW Health rules change in relation to reduced venue capacity, we reserve the right to cancel your registration and will contact you if this is the case.