Movie Matinee Cafe

Friday, August 30

2:00 p.m.

High school English teacher Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh) moves in with her sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando), in New Orleans after the loss of the family home to creditors. The fragile Blanche is horrified to discover that Stanley is a brute, and not like the gentlemen she is used to. Stanley believes that Blanche sold the family home and pocketed the proceeds. The stage is set for their volatile relationship, as they spar and fight up to a tragic end.

Join us for this classic film, based on the play by Tennessee Williams, which won four Oscars. We’ll have tea, coffee, and baked goods available in our air conditioned library for your enjoyment while you watch the film.

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