PAPER MOON 1973 Peter Bogdanovich

PAPER MOON
(1973, U.S., 102 min., 16mm) Peter Bogdanovich
Adapted from the novel “Addie Pray” by Joe David Brown, PAPER MOON is set in the U.S. Midwest during the Great Depression, and follows the story of Moses Pray (Ryan O’Neal), a happy-go-lucky con artist who travels through the Midwest on a mission to swindle money out of innocent widows. While attending a female friend’s funeral, Pray is called upon by two elderly ladies to deliver the daughter of the deceased, Addie (Tatum O’Neal), to her aunt in Missouri. Soon learning that the 9-year-old is almost as mischievous and manipulative as he is, Pray and Addie develop a father and daughter routine that increases their credibility as well as their income. Now, the devious duo set out on a series of misadventures involving crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows and a carnival dancer named Miss Trixie Delight who adds a little spice to their routine.
In 1973 it was quite unusual for a studio to release a film in black & white, but Peter Bogdanovich, the director of THE LAST PICTURE SHOW, knew exactly what he wanted and the results are astounding. Besides the visual aspect which captures the era beautifully and the authentic period art direction, a real surprise awaited audiences on its release by way of a brilliant and endearing performance by a 10-year-old Tatum O’Neal who won an Oscar for her efforts. Making things all the more compelling is the fact that she was starring alongside her real life father, Ryan O’Neal. Almost stealing the show is Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight.
Seeing it projected as real film only adds to the viewing experience and is one you won’t soon forget.

Tickets only available at the door from 6pm. 

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Sunday, Sep 24 , 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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