The Latest TCM Classic Film Festival Announcements

TCM made several announcements today regarding the 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival.

The festival will be held in Hollywood from April 28th to May 1st, 2016.

The biggest news is that there will be a tribute to actress Gina Lollobrigida, who will appear in person at screenings of her films TRAPEZE (1956) and BUONA SERA, MRS. CAMPBELL (1968).

Also announced for the festival: Marlee Matlin attending a screening of CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD (1986) and Bruce Brown attending a 50th anniversary screening of his film THE ENDLESS SUMMER (1966).

It was also announced that VOICES OF LIGHT: THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC (1928) will be presented with a live orchestra and chorus.

World premiere restorations to screen at the festival include THE KID (1921), HORSE FEATHERS (1932), SHANGHAI EXPRESS (1932), THE SONG OF BERNADETTE (1943), and THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM (1944).

I'll be sharing more festival updates as they're released!

March 20th Update: Here's information on the opening night screening and more guests!

Previous 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival Posts: TCM Announces 2016 Festival Dates and Theme (August 28, 2015); TCM Classic Film Festival Announcements (November 17, 2015).