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East of Eden

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:30 p.m., Dryden Theatre
Still from East of Eden (1955)

East of Eden (1955)

(Elia Kazan, US 1955, 118 min., 35mm)


John Steinbeck’s classic novel (the author himself secretly collaborated on the screenplay) comes to life in this vivid adaptation by the highly influential and equally controversial Elia Kazan. Shot with sweeping widescreen photography on the California coast and introducing American audiences to heartthrob James Dean, this poignant tale of a devout father and the two sons who vie for his love and approval has become one of the most recognizable and beloved films of the 1950s. An incredible achievement of cinematic style, powerful acting, and gripping storytelling, East of Eden is truly an American treasure.

Event Details

Dryden Theatre
$7 members
$11 nonmembers
$5 students with ID

$5 17 and under

Advance tickets encouraged.

Tickets no longer for sale

About This Series

70 Years of Cinemascope

The moviegoing experience changed in 1953 with the release of the first films shot in Cinemascope. Almost doubling the width of the conventional cinema image, filmmakers could now challenge the ubiquity of television with images that far exceeded those audiences could get at home.

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