Annual college film series kicks off Thursday

The College Town Film Series returns to Macon on Thursday. The theme for the 20th event is "Women of the Night: A Film Noir Exploration," and three films will be screened.

Orson Welles’ 1947 film “The Lady from Shanghai" will be shown Thursday; Carl Franklin's 1995 “Devil in a Blue Dress” on Feb. 1; and Joseph H. Lewis’s 1950 “Gun Crazy" on Feb. 8. All the movies start at 7:30 p.m. at the Douglass Theatre in Macon, and an audience discussion will follow.

The series is sponsored by Middle Georgia State University, Mercer University and Wesleyan College, and students at those schools can see the films for free if they bring their college ID. All others pay $5 at the door. Popcorn and a drink are included.

For more information, email bob.burnham@mga.edu or call 478-471-2999.

This story was originally published January 19, 2018 at 11:04 AM with the headline "Annual college film series kicks off Thursday."