May 23, 2026
MERRILY WE GO TO HELL (1932) – AFI Movie Club
One of the preeminent – and only! – women directors working consistently in Hollywood during cinema’s Golden Age, Dorothy Arzner maintained an illustrious career even in an otherwise male-dominated field, with work spanning from the silent era until her retirement in the 1940s. She directed some of the most notable stars of the day, including...
January 1, 2025
Dorothy Arzner – AFI Catalog Spotlight
In celebration of film pioneer Dorothy Arzner’s birthday this month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on her life and her indelible contributions to film history. In a Hollywood career spanning nearly a quarter of a century (1919-1943) – from typist to “script girl,” to editor to director, to being the first woman member of...
August 6, 2020
AFI Movie Club: DANCE, GIRL, DANCE
Directed by Dorothy Arzner and edited by AFI Life Achievement Award recipient Robert Wise, DANCE, GIRL, DANCE features star-making turns from Maureen O’Hara and Lucille Ball as two hoofers whose fates are intertwined as professional dancers. Click Here to Find Out How to Watch DANCE, GIRL, DANCE Now DANCE, GIRL, DANCE – Reelgood In the…
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