Private Lives (1931) | Flicks on the Bricks: Celebrating Witty Women in Film | Classic Films with Beth Accomando | Athenaeum Music & Arts Library | La Jolla

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Doors & wine open at 7:30 PM
Film begins at 8 PM

The Athenaeum’s outdoor movie series, Flicks on the Bricks, invites you to enjoy classic movies on our patio during beautiful summer nights. In August, KPBS film critic, arts reporter, and Cinema Junkie podcast host Beth Accomando returns to host the 19th annual Flicks on the Bricks series. This year, she has chosen four timeless comedies celebrating witty women.



Popcorn is included with your ticket. Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Plus, enjoy weekly trivia and prizes throughout the series. Join the Athenaeum for its 19th year of hot summer fun!

Cast: starring Norma Shearer, Robert Montgomery, Reginald Denny; director,
Sidney Franklin; writer, Noël Coward

Runtime: 1 hr. 24 min.

Tagline: THEY FOUGHT LIKE WILD-CATS! BUT COOED LIKE TURTLE DOVES!



A divorced couple, each honeymooning with a new mate, unexpectedly meet each other in adjoining suites and rekindle their love (and hate).



Memorable Quote: Elyot: “Certain women should be struck regularly, like gongs.”

Fun Trivia: Robert Montgomery was accidentally knocked unconscious during the fight scene with Norma Shearer.

Genre: Comedy

INDIVIDUAL FILMS:
$22 member / $27 nonmember

SERIES OF 4 FILMS:
$80 member / $100 nonmember