Elizabeth Taylor won the Academy Award for her performance as model Gloria Wandrous, a beautiful and tempestuous woman whose lucrative job allows her to pattern her life to suit her changing desires. When she meets Weston Liggett (Laurence Harvey), a weak but charming married man, she is willing to change but he turns on her when she needs him the most. Directed by Daniel Mann. (1960, 109 mins.)
Screenwriter Dixon Steele (Humphrey Bogart) becomes a murder suspect when a hat-check girl is murdered after leaving his apartment. His lack of emotion raises the suspicions of the Beverly Hills police, putting the lead detective in a tight spot, since he and Dix used to be Army buddies. Dix’s neighbor, Laurel Gray (Gloria Grahame), provides him with an alibi and they are drawn together. But his volatility frightens Laurel and her distrust makes Dix paranoid. Is the strain of the murder investigation ruining their chance at love, or is he really a dangerous maniac? In a Lonely Place has been described by the critic Kim Morgan as "one of the most heartbreaking love stories ever committed to film." Directed by Nicholas Ray (1950/93 mins)
The Arts & Culture Salon is pleased to present Tim Holt with a brief history of the American folksong. Holt will sing songs which represent various aspects of our history and culture, from the ballads of Appalachia, songs of westward settlement, old time gospel, and the ramblin' Depression-era songs of Woody Guthrie. Holt notes, "The history of the American folksong is really a people's history of this country."
Get the tattoo you've always wanted without the forever commitment. It's free, it's safe, it's a temporary tattoo. Choose your own design, then learn how to apply it with natural henna. Local artist Darcy of the Henna Lounge will share a little bit about this ancient art and show you how to do it. If time permits, Darcy will apply designs to participants. For teens 11-18. Program limited to 20 teens. Contact Marla at (415) 355-2868 or mbergman@sfpl.org to reserve a space.