Rain (Lewis Milestone, 1932)
David Stenn shares the unique story behind the restoration of the Pre-Code film Rain, starring the incomparable Joan Crawford.
Film/Video Theater
Introduced by David Stenn
New Restoration
Sadie (Crawford) is a sex worker who becomes temporarily stranded on Pago Pago, American Samoa, when cholera breaks out on her ship. Stranded alongside her are pious missionary Alfred Davidson (Walter Huston) and his wife. Sadie makes herself at home, partying with the Marines who are stationed on the island. When her behavior is more than the Davidsons can stand, Alfred’s rebuffed efforts to save her soul turn ugly the night before she is scheduled to leave the island. (94 mins., 4K DCP)
Join us after the screening for a reception in the lower lobby as we meet and greet with this year's visiting experts. Connect with your fellow festival goers then stay for the screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 7 PM.
David Stenn is a writer and producer for television, a biographer, and a prominent supporter of film preservation. Stenn introduces the film and discusses its unique restoration story.