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Film Hollywood's Hellfire Club Evening

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Following the release of Hollywood's Hellfire Club, this event revives the wild, self-destructive world of the Bundy Drive Boys. The recent tome chronicles the high-flying shenanigans of John Barrymore, W.C. Fields, and Errol Flynn — troublemakers equipped with plenty of free time and Hollywood-earned cash. Whether carousing at weeklong parties, chugging mint juleps, or chasing miniskirts, these prodigal spirits excelled in lascivious and luxurious mischief. Reviving the scandals, this screening features Barrymore's Svengali (1931), Fields' sordid short The Dentist (1932), and select clips from the group's incredible home movies. Original art from infamous forger John Decker is also on display.

– Jason Jude Chan