Screening of "Wuthering Heights with discussion afterward

Wuthering Heights (1939) is the tale of Heathcliff (Laurence Olivier) and Cathy (Merle Oberon) and their tortured love affair, based on the novel by Emily Bronte. As a young boy, Heathcliff was rescued from poverty by Cathy's benevolent father. After his death, Cathy's brother Hindley treats Heathcliff like a hired hand. Heathcliff is filled with rage and bitterness, but he stays because of his love for Cathy, who longs for life of comfort and ease. Cathy eventually marries a wealthy neighbor, which makes Heathcliff burn with jealousy and makes him move embittered.

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (William Wyler) Wuthering Heights is "one of the most romantic films Hollywood ever made," this according to the Los Angeles Times.

Part of the “Great movies of 1939” series. Discover some of the greatest movies from Hollywood’s most famous year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmuMd4FnnYo

Before the movie, grab a cup of coffee from Overflow Coffee Bar, located within the Daystar Center. You can bring food and beverages into the auditorium; we even have small tables set up next to some of the seats. General Admission: $5 Students and Senior Citizens: $3.