Lafayette Escadrille (Hell Bent for Glory, 1958) tells the story of American combat pilots fighting for France during World War I. Director William Wellman’s own relationship to this legendary unit makes this film an appropriate finale to his prolific directing career, with Bill Wellman Jr. playing his father, “Wild Bill” Wellman. Featuring early appearances from Clint Eastwood and David Janssen, the film stars Tab Hunter as the young rebel Thad Walker and Etchika Choureau as Renée Beaulie, the French woman he loves. This beautiful 35mm print has been provided by the UCLA Film & Television Archive for our first screening of the New Year! Please join us!
DATE: Thursday, January 12
TIME: 5 PM
PLACE: The James Bridges Theater in Melnitz Hall
ALL CRANK SCREENINGS ARE FREE!
