Where:
Northwest Montana History Museum
124 Second Avenue East Kalispell, Montana
Description:
Movie Night at the Museum will feature the 1944 film “Double Indemnity” starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck. The showing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 25.
Directed by Billy Wilder, the film’s screenplay was adapted by Raymond Chandler from James M. Cain’s novel of the same name. It tells the story of insurance salesman Walter Neff (MacMurray) who meets Phyllis Dietrichson (Stanwyck) when he sells her husband a $50,000 accident policy containing a double indemnity clause. Shortly thereafter, Dietrichson convinces Neff to help kill her husband and claim the insurance benefits.
Also featuring Edward G. Robinson, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and is widely regarded as a film noir classic.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Admission and popcorn are free. Soda pop, water, beer and wine are available for purchase. Seating is provided, but viewers are welcome to bring their own cushions or seating.
Celebrating its 25-year anniversary, the Northwest Montana History Museum brings the past alive through exhibits, artifacts, educational programs and events. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 124 Second Avenue East, Kalispell. For information call 406-756-8381.
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