ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 28, 2009 -- Earlier this year, Chapman President Jim Doti and Orange County Register reporter Marla Jo Fisher were talking movies. Marla commented that no one appreciates the old black-and-white films, especially her kids. And of course, President Doti is a big fan of the classics. And then voila! A film festival was born! Hence the name. Bottom line: Come see the classics!

Admission is free, and Chapman will provide free popcorn and other movie snacks. Screenings will be held on the Attallah Piazza in front of Leatherby Libraries. Parking is free in the Lastinger Structure with a valid Chapman permit, or $3 for 4 hours for the general public.

All movies begin at 8 p.m. In case of inclement weather, screenings will be moved to the Irvine Lecture Hall.

Sept. 11: Casablanca (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
Sept. 25: High Noon (1952), starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly
Oct. 2: A Raisin in the Sun (1961), starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee
Oct. 16: 12 Angry Men (1957), starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb and E.G. Marshall
October 23: Them (1954), starring James Whitmore
Oct. 30: Psycho (1960), starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh
Nov. 20: Marty (1955), starring Ernest Borgnine

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