Lunchtime Film Series at Springfield Public Library

Though meant as a comedy, The Apartment seems more melancholy with each passing year. Jack Lemmon plays C.C. Baxter, an office worker who loans his apartment to philandering superiors for their romantic trysts. He soon finds himself sharing a girlfriend (Shirley MacLaine) with his callous boss (Fred MacMurray). Director / co-writer Billy Wilder claimed The Apartment was inspired by David Lean's "Brief Encounter" (another film in which two lovers meet at someone else's apartment). 125 minutes. Unrated.
Stop by or call us at (973) 376-4930 for more information. Admission is free. Cookies and juice will be served at 12:30 pm.