Event—Adult Education

The Poles in Hollywood: From Pola Negri to Richard Boleslawski

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Studio portrait of Pola Negri, 1927. Source: British Film Institute via Wikimedia Commons.

Class Description

The films of Hollywood’s Golden Age offered many depictions and talents from Poland. Join Film Historian Dr. Annette Bochenek as she explores a selection of the studio system’s on- and off-screen talents of Polish descent as well as films that portray Polish characters. The program will include a multimedia presentation consisting of photos, video clips, and captivating stories.

Dr. Annette Bochenek is an archivist, professor, film historian, and avid scholar of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She manages the “Hometowns to Hollywood” blog, in which she profiles her trips to the hometowns of classic Hollywood stars. She has been featured on Turner Classic Movies.

Materials List

No Required Materials

Cost and Registration

1 Session, $50 ($45 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member

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To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.

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