At NSSC, Northfield Location: Richard Klein, Retired Librarian &amp; ResearcherClaudette Colbert, who appeared in over 60 feature films, was the epitome of self-sufficient and graceful sophistication. Comfortable in dramatic roles, Claudette's forte was romantic comedy. During her multi-decade career in films, Claudette also appeared on theatre, radio, and television. Her leading men included Fred MacMurray, Charles Boyer, Ray Milland, Orson Welles, Don Ameche, and Melvin Douglas, along with many superb character actors. Return to Hollywood's Golden Age through this perennially modern actress!Pre-registration is recommended. Call NSSC at 847-784-6030 to register. Web site: <a href="http://www.nssc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nssc.org</a>Wednesday, 9/18, 1- 2:30pm$9 member; $11 non-member JT6103A

Richard Klein, Retired Librarian &amp; ResearcherClaudette Colbert, who appeared in over 60 feature films, was the epitome of self-sufficient and graceful sophistication. Comfortable in dramatic roles, Claudette's forte was romantic comedy. During her multi-decade career in films, Claudette also appeared on theatre, radio, and television. Her leading men included Fred MacMurray, Charles Boyer, Ray Milland, Orson Welles, Don Ameche, and Melvin Douglas, along with many superb character actors. Return to Hollywood's Golden Age through this perennially modern actress!

Pre-registration is recommended. Call NSSC at 847-784-6030 to register. Web site: <a href="http://www.nssc.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nssc.org</a>Wednesday, 9/18, 1- 2:30pm

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