1954 adaptation of an F. Scott Fitzgerald story
In this 1954 film adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald short story "Babylon Revisited," Reporter Charles Wills (Van Johnson), in Paris to cover the end of World War II, falls for the beautiful Helen Ellswirth (Elizabeth Taylor) following a brief flirtation with her sister, Marion (Donna Reed). After he and Helen marry, Charles pursues his novelistic ambition while supporting his new bride with a deadening job at a newspaper wire service. But when an old investment suddenly makes the family wealthy, their marriage begins to unravel -- until a sudden tragedy changes everything. (Rotten Tomatoes/not rated/1h56m)
Light refreshments will be served. Film begins promptly at 11am. The library's Great Short Stories discussion group will be talking about "Babylon Revisited" on Monday, March 13th at 6:30pm, join us! For more information, contact Holley at 205-445-1117 or hwesley@oneallibrary.org.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (Ages 21+) | Adults (Ages 18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Movie | Adult Events |
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