Lake Park Film Appreciation Society presents ‘The Big Sleep’ for Valentine’s Day

Lake Park High School's Film Appreciation Society is hosting its next screening on Wednesday, Feb. 11. In celebration of Valentine's Day, the theme is “Classic Hollywood Couples,” and the film that won the previous audience vote is “The Big Sleep,” featuring "Bogie & Bacall" in their second onscreen pairing.

The free event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Lake Park High School West Campus auditorium, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Roselle. Run time for the film is 1 hour, 54 minutes.

Director Howard Hawks brings Raymond Chandler's 1939 pulp fiction novel to life with the talents of none other than William Faulkner as a primary screenplay writer. This 1946 film noir gem stars Humphrey Bogart as hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe, hired by invalid millionaire General Sternwood (played by Charles Waldron) because Sternwood is supposedly being blackmailed by a book dealer named A.G. Geiger (played by Theodore von Eltz).

Lauren Bacall stars as Sternwood's eldest daughter, Vivian Rutledge, who has some suspicions about Marlowe's investigatory focus. Intrigue ensues, Bacall seduces, and Bogie pursues!

Community film buffs are invited to attend the cinematic presentation and stay for an in-depth panel discussion regarding the background and history of the featured film. Patrons will also be able to preview and vote for film selections for the next Lake Park Film Appreciation Society presentation.

The Lake Park Film Appreciation Society aims to engage the community in the presentation, exploration, interpretation, and critical discussion of classic cinema.