The Women + Q&A and Illeana Douglas Book Signing

American Cinematheque presents George Cukor’s 1939 classic The Women, starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, and Rosalind Russell in a sharp comedy built around friendship, marriage, rivalry, and betrayal. Adapted from Clare Boothe Luce’s play, the film famously features an entirely female cast, with more than 130 speaking roles.

The special 35mm presentation includes a Q&A with author and actress Illeana Douglas, whose book Jungle Red! The Making of MGM’s The Women explores the film’s remarkable history. Douglas will also participate in a book signing beginning at 10:00AM in partnership with Larry Edmunds Bookshop before the 11:00AM screening.