Senior University: 5 Comedies from the ’30s & ’40s

Watch and discuss how 5 comedies directed by Frank Capra used humor to reflect life during the Great Depression and World War II and why they’re relevant today.

Films include:

• “It Happened One Night” (1934)
• “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936)
• “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)
• “You Can’t Take It with You” (1938)
• “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)

Taught by Winona State Professor Emeritus David Robinson, this first session is located in Pasteur 237.

This Senior University class is 5 sessions total, and the course fee of $40 covers all 5 class meetings.

This class is for older adults only.

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