Films in the key of Ritts

Rita Hayworth and George Macready in the 1946 classic "Gilda."

This weekend marks the beginning of a new film series at the Getty.  Titled “What Becomes a Legend,” it will screen classic films unified by their propensity to test society’s mores and boundaries.

The series is a companion to the Getty’s exhibit Herb Ritts: L.A. Style, which presents some of the renowned portrait photographer’s best fashion, celebrity and nude prints. Like Ritts, the directors of the films that will be shown had a knack for bringing out the best in their subjects, making them look like stars.

Here’s what’s showing:

Saturday, April 28

3 p.m. – The Sheik

7 p.m. – Pandora’s Box

Sunday, April 29

12 p.m. – Morocco

3 p.m. – Gilda

Saturday, May 5

3 p.m. – A Streetcar Named Desire

7 p.m. – And God Created Woman

Sunday, May 6

12 p.m. – Rebel Without a Cause

3 p.m. – Jailhouse Rock

The film series is free, but reservations are required. Visit the event page to save your seats.

Posted 4/27/12