The Killers 3-part Program - Part 1 Book Club

HEMINGWAY’S THE KILLERS: Short story to painting to movie

Ernest Hemingway’s 1927 short story, THE KILLERS inspired Edward Hopper to paint THE NIGHTHAWKS in 1942. In 1946, Robert Sidomark translated both sources into the film, THE KILLERS, starring Burt Lancaster. Join Connie Booth and Elaine Wertheim for a three week exploration of story, paintings and movie.
 

Elaine Wertheim is a Mt Lebanon resident and friend of the library who has taught about art and film for 40 years.

Connie Booth, a retired Mt Lebanon High School English teacher, specializes in American Literature. 

Wednesday, January 8 7:00-8:30 Discussion of Hemingway’s story, THE KILLERS (copies of the short story are available at the Circulation Desk at the library, or you can easily find copies on line)

Wednesday, January 15-7:00 to 8:30 HOLLYWOOD AND THE ART OF EDWARD HOPPER

Wednesday, January 22 6:30-8:30 Showing and discussion of the film, THE KILLERS