Event | Film and Video Screenings The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932)

Joan Blondell and Madge Evans star as ambitious young women navigating love, money, and survival in Depression-era New York. Directed by Lowell Sherman, this sharp pre-Code comedy crackles with fast dialogue and lots of attitude. Restored by the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation. Funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation. Black & white, 80 min. (Digital)

Admission

• All Packard Campus screenings are FREE, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Screenings may be canceled due to weather or other circumstances. Before traveling, please check the Theater Information Line (202-707-9994) or this website for updates, typically posted three hours before showtime.

Arrival and Entry

• Parking: Opens one hour before showtime. Please plan your arrival accordingly to avoid blocking traffic in front of the Packard Campus gate.
• Lobby: Opens 45 minutes before the show.
• Auditorium: Opens 30 minutes before the show.

Security

• All patrons must pass through “airport-like” security to enter the building, and personal belongings will be thoroughly searched.
• Food, drinks, backpacks, oversized purses and large parcels are not permitted.
• Federal law (18 U.S.C. 930) prohibits the possession of any firearm or other dangerous weapon anywhere on this Federal facility. This includes all roads, trails, grounds, parking lots and buildings. The prohibition also applies to off-duty law enforcement officers (LEO) and concealed carry permit holders.