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Senior Classic Film Series
The African Queen (Rated PG)
Starring Humphrey Bogart (Charlie Allnutt), Katharine Hepburn (Rose Sayer), and Robert Morley (Rev. Samuel Sayer). Directed by John Hutson.
Friday, Sep 19 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Manville branch
At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and endlessly branching steam which always seem to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship.
Runtime is 105 minutes.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1951.
Manville branch
Manville, NJ 08835
Sun: Closed
Mon - Thu: 10am-8pm
Fri - Sat: 10am-6pm
Upcoming Events
- English Conversation Group Thursday, Sep 18 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- MANVLE YS Outreach Thursday, Sep 18 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Youth Outreach - Jerry Davis Center for Children & Families Friday, Sep 19 | 10:00am - 12:00pm