The Golden Age of Hollywood: The Directors
Mirfield Community Centre, Water Royd Lane, Mirfield, WF14 9SG
Life skills and interests
Join us as we head back in time to the early 20th Century and learn about the Golden Age of Hollywood! On this popular four-week course, delivered by Recovery College Volunteers, Russel and Jana, you will learn things you never knew about the famous directors of the bygone era of the silver screen (even if you’ve attended previous courses with us!)
You may have seen or heard of famous films such as The Maltese Falcon, Ben-Hur, or Some Like It Hot, but do you know who the directors were? They were some interesting characters! John Huston who directed The Maltese Falcon had been a prize fighter, and German-born William Wyler who directed Ben-Hur got his first break into movies through a family connection. Come along and learn more intriguing insights about these and other remarkable directors! Throughout the course, we will see clips from some of the greatest comedies, westerns, dramas and adventure films ever made and learn fascinating facts about both the directors and their movies. For the final week we’ll watch a full-length movie, voted for by you!
This course is suitable for all learners, whether or not you have previously undertaken a Golden Age of Hollywood course.
Already enrolled with the College? Then just give us a call on 07717 867911 or email ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk or register your interest on the Learner Portal
(if you’ve not already activated your portal, please contact us to activate your account)
If you are new to the Recovery & Wellbeing College, please enrol here.
"A complete and true distraction from myself and my worries. Transported me to a bygone era of class and style in film production - lots of stories and snippets of interest. Thank you." A previous learner
Cost
Free
At Mirfield Community Centre
Start dates and time
| Term | Day | Date | Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Wednesday | 17 September 2025 | 1pm - 3.30pm | 4 weeks |
Location
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
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