(Patrick Cazals, France 2007, 63 min., English and French with subtitles, Digital Projection)

Armenian émigré Rouben Mamoulian (1897–1987) became one of the most innovative directors of his time. Before directing such screen classics as Love Me Tonight, Blood and Sand, and Silk Stockings, Mamoulian directed operas at Rochester’s Eastman Theatre and eventually moved to Broadway where he directed the first incarnation of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. This fascinating biography partially filmed in Rochester will be presented in person by filmmaker Patrick Cazals. A brief question and answer session will be followed at 8:30 p.m. by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The documentary will be followed by a screening of Mamoulian’s

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

(Rouben Mamoulian, US 1931, 97 min., 35mm)

Still considered the finest adaptation of R.L. Stevenson’s tale of horror, Mamoulian’s version features an Oscar®-winning Fredric March in the title roles. George Eastman House’s preservation of the full-length, original release version will be shown. Two films for one admission price.