The Lubitsch Touch

One of the more important directors in Hollywood and world cinema history is Ernest Lubitsch (1892-1947). Born in Berlin, he was an extraordinary German filmmaker. Moving to Hollywood in 1922, he became the most respected European director for his individual high-comedy style, the essence of sophistication, wit and elegance. We will view four of his later classics. Films to be shown include: Trouble in Paradise (1932) - Design for Living (1933) - The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and To Be or Not to Be (1942) featuring Jack Benny and Carol Lombard playing serious roles.

Academic Units

Section Number

243SNR325

Instruction Method

Classroom

Location

Watermelon Music

1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Watermelon Music

Watermelon Music 1970 Lake Blvd. suite 1, Davis, CA, 95616

Section Notes

Students receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course.

Course will take place in-person at Watermelon Music, 1970 Lake Blvd. Suite 1 Davis, CA 95616. Please be watching email just prior to class for a PARKING MAP showing approved parking at the location. Please respect the parking guidelines on the map.

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment in this course requires a paid OLLI membership.

All withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee. No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.

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Schedule

Mon., Feb 24th, 2025 to Mar 17th, 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Fees

$60

Instructors

A Rene Viargues

A Rene Viargues completed degrees at both UC Davis and UC Berkeley in political science. He received a second M.A. at the University of Pennsylvania under its interdisciplinary American Studies program. Viargues taught a variety of government, history and English courses for more than 30 years at the California Maritime Academy, including more than 15 years teaching an art-of-the-cinema course.