Star Power Saturday Movie Matinee

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

National Portrait Gallery | Washington

National Portrait Gallery
Publisher/HostNational Portrait Gallery
Star Power Saturday Movie Matinee
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Watch some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars in these classic Golden Age films.
About this Event

Join the Portrait Gallery for another round of movie screenings inspired by the exhibition “Star Power: Photographs from Hollywood’s Golden Age by George Hurrell.” Enjoy the glamour of the Golden Age and watch some of Hollywood’s most iconic stars in these classic 1930s films. Encore!

Saturday, March 21: Libeled Lady (1 hour, 38 min)

A wealthy socialite sues a major newspaper for libel after being falsely accused of breaking up a marriage. The newspaper’s frazzled editor devises a scheme to frame her in this 1936 screwball comedy featuring a star-studded cast including Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy.

Saturday, April 18: Ninotchka (1 hour, 50 min)
Ninotchka, a stern Soviet diplomat played by Greta Garbo, is dispatched to Paris to oversee the sale of jewels seized during the Russian Revolution. Ninotchka’s icy exterior gradually melts as she is charmed by a dashing Parisian count in this satirical romantic comedy released in 1939.


The Portrait Gallery strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. If you have questions about the accessibility of this program, or if you would like to request real-time captioning (CART), sign language interpretation, or any other accommodations, please contact [email protected]. Two weeks' advance notice is appreciated for requesting accommodations.


Image Credit: Jean Harlow by George Hurrell,1936, Gelatin silver print, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

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National Portrait Gallery, McEvoy Auditorium , Washington, United States

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