Three for the Show. 1955. Directed by H. C. Potter

Film

Three for the Show. 1955. USA. Directed by H. C. Potter. Screenplay by Edward Hope, Leonard Stern, based on a play by W. Somerset Maugham. With Betty Grable, Jack Lemmon, Marge Champion, Gower Champion. 35mm. 88 min.

This musical adaptation of Maugham’s play Too Many Husbands features choreography by the iconic Jack Cole. Julie and Vernon are saying farewell to Broadway for a much-anticipated vacation. But the sudden appearance of Julie’s ex-husband might cause a delay—especially since he was presumed dead. Julie can’t help but love both Vernon and Marty, but she must make a choice.

This film accompanies Modern Matinees: Delmer Daves and H. C. Potter in Resonance.

Fri, Apr 20, 2018, 1:30 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

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Thu, Mar 15, 2018, 1:30 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

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