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Course Description

Inventor. Playwright. Brilliant filmmaker. Hollywood’s first writer to become writer/director with complete creative control, Preston Sturges’ oeuvre is as vital and vibrant today as it was 80 years ago. Explore Sturges' artistry & history during presentation, screening, and then discussion of virtuosic Golden Age screwball comedies.

Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
The Lady Eve (1941)
The Palm Beach Story (1942)
The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1943)

This course meets online over Zoom. Class recordings will be available. 

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Section Title
Preston Sturges: Screwball Genius of Hollywood's Golden Age
Type
Online Synchronous
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Mar 03, 2026 to Mar 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Fee(s)
OLLI $90.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
$10 OLLI-UW donation $10.00 Optional
$25 OLLI-UW donation $25.00 Optional
$50 OLLI-UW donation $50.00 Optional
$100 OLLI-UW donation $100.00 Optional
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
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