O25F-212 Casablanca: The Film, Warner Brothers and WWII
Oklahoma City | Available (Membership Required)
Today it makes all the lists of top films, but in 1942, it was just one of 33 movies cranked out by Warner Brothers during WWII. Still, it’s a classic. What makes a film great? Casablanca will be our case study to examine the studio system, wartime restrictions, the censorship machine and the fear of communism in Hollywood. We will explore relationships and creative minds working together in a film peopled by real war refugees. We're looking to "round up the usual suspects," and learn together. Join us in Rick's Cafe Americain. "Here's looking at you, kid!”
Carol Schmitz
Dr. Carol Schmitz presented for OLLI for the first time in Fall 2022 and has taught 6 classes since. Previous to her retirement, she taught an academic course every semester at the college level for more than 30 years at the University of Southern California and more recently as an adjunct professor at OSU. Her experience also includes 128 peer-reviewed presentations at regional and national conferences for professional associations. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California in the same areas as her first two degrees earned at Oklahoma State University in business and in higher education.