Lectures at Hutton House

From the desk of Sal St. George

Hello friends,

I have been scheduled to present a series of four lectures at Hutton House Mansion located at LIU/Post in Brookville this August. Lecture dates are August 7, 14, 21, and 28!

Below you will find a complete description of this very interesting program.

This event HAS NOT been advertised yet, so I thought I’d let you know before seats are sold out.

I am looking forward to presenting these lectures and hope to see you there!

My Best,

Sal                                                    Hutton House Reservations: 516-299-2580

 Hollywood: Fact or Fiction

This course will explore Hollywood’s fascination with biographical films and movies based on actual events. We will examine and dissect the actual historical events and people depicted in the motion picture. We will be armed with the true facts upon which the movie was based. Then we will view the motion picture to determine, and ultimately discuss, where the director and screenwriter “manipulated and altered” the actual facts to suit their film.

A Sal St. George Presentation.

The four motion pictures we will study for true life accuracy are:

Yankee Doodle Dandy – James Cagney’s award winning performance as patriotic song and dance man, George M. Cohan. NOTE: The film won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (James Cagney), Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture and Best Sound, Recording, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Walter Huston), Best Director, Best Film Editing for George Amy, Best Picture and Best Writing, Original Story.

The Jolson Story – Larry Park’s dynamic portrayal of popular singer, Al Jolson, made this motion picture a critical and financial success. NOTE: The film won Academy Awards for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture and Best Sound, Recording and was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Larry Parks), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (William Demarest), Best Cinematography, Color and Best Film Editing.

Topsy Turvy – The story of Gilbert and Sullivan as they prepare to premier their latest opera; The Mikado. NOTE: At the 72nd Academy Awards, Topsy-Turvy received the Academy Award for Best Costume Design and the Academy Award for Makeup, and was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best Original Screenplay.

Cat’s Meow: - Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the film takes place during a weekend cruise aboard publisher William Randolph Hearst's yacht. Among Heart’s guests are his longtime companion Marion Davies, Charlie Chaplin, director Thomas Ince and Louella Parsons when suddenly there is a murder aboard the vessel. NOTE: Based on historic fact, what actual occurred during that fateful weekend is Hollywood legend.

Lecture dates are August 7, 14, 21, and 28!

Hutton House Reservations: 516-299-2580

St. George Living History Productions, Inc.

631-654-1888

www.salstgeorge.com

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Abbott & Costello meet Rock Hall

From the desk of Sal St. George... Sneak Peak!!!   A new Sal St. George program is being offered at  Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence, Long Island. This August 16th lecture/ film series  has NOT yet been advertised to the general public! In their quarter century together, the popular comedy team of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello successfully conquered vaudeville, radio, Hollywood, and television.  In 1972, playwright Sal St. George had the good fortune of meeting Bud Abbott. During this program, Sal will present a history of the comedy team plus an audio interview with Bud in which he discusses his successful, and at times, turbulent partnership with Lou. This interview has not been heard in 40 years. The evening starts with a “Bring Your Own” outdoor picnic on the beautiful grounds of Rock Hall Museum at 5:00 pm. At 6:00 pm, we will move indoors for our Abbott and Costello lecture and presentation.  Included with the program will be a viewing of the classic Abbott and Costello comedy The Time of Their Lives.   Join us for this lively, informative and entertaining event perfect for the entire family and for Abbott and Costello fans to enjoy Fee: Adults $10, members and seniors $8, children under 12 $5.  Space is limited so be sure to make your reservation early. For reservations and information call 516 239-1157.   Directions to Rock Hall Museum can be found on the web site: http://www.friendsofrockhall.org See you there! Sal  Sal St. George St. George Living History Productions, Inc. 631-654-1888 www.salstgeorge.com

Elizabeth Taylor in Stony Brook

 

From the desk of  Sal St. George

Hello friends,

This is a Sneak Preview of the upcoming Spring Musical Spectacular at the WHMO Cultural Center in Stony Brook.

The special guest star is Miss Elizabeth Taylor!*

As you know, it is First Come, First Served for the best seats for the show. This program has NOT been advertised yet. So make your reservations early to get the best seats available.

Call (631) 689-5888 for reservations and information.

Show dates are as follows:
May 9, 10, 13,14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31
June 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17

Looking forward to seeing you this Spring!

Our Best,
Mary and Sal

That sparkling Bossa Nova singer, Eydie Gorme,* headlines this musical-comedy Spring Spectacular and look who she has brought with her!
Eydie’s special Guest Star is the glamorous Hollywood Icon, Miss Elizabeth Taylor!

By 1963, Liz has starred in such classic films as National Velvet, Father of the Bride, A Place in the Sun and most recently has won the Academy Award for BUtterfield 8. Now she is in town to publicize her epic motion picture, Cleopatra in which she co-stars with Richard Burton.

Her very public personal life will most certainly be the topic of conversation as well as Liz’s early years as a child actress working under the iron hand of the dictatorial Louis B. Mayer, her life-threatening illnesses and, naturally, her much discussed multiple husbands and divorces.

This program promises to be one you will not want to miss! Join us when Eydie Gorme and Rosie welcome one of America’s Greatest Screen Legends, Elizabeth Taylor!

Sal St. George

St. George Living History Productions, Inc.
631-654-1888
www.salstgeorge.com

*Actor portrayal