GAGE COUNTY CLASSIC FILM INSTITUTE
Celebrating the special effects of John P Fulton in the films of Alfred Hitchcock!
Special collaboration with the Gage County Historical Society
April 8-10, 2022
Gage County Historical Society's Gage County Classic Film Institute will celebrate the career of Beatrice-born special effects artist John P. Fulton, screening four Alfred Hitchcock films with Fulton’s special effects.
He earned three Oscars for his special effects on “The Ten Commandments,” “Wonder Man,” and “The Bridges at Tok-Ri.” His father, Fitch Fulton (also born in Beatrice), won an Oscar for his special effects work on "Mighty Joe Young."
The 2022 film event will present information about both Fultons, but emphasize John P. Fulton’s work on Alfred Hitchcock films.
Saturday's events and film screenings are held at CP.
Schedule of events
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Gage County Museum, 101 N. 2nd Street • Free
10am–4pm: Opportunity to see Fulton special exhibit (museum regular hours)
Centenary United Methodist Church, 608 Elk Street. Free.
6pm: Reception and meet & greet members of John Fulton’s family
Screening: “Trouble With Harry” (1955)
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella St. and Zoom. Ticket required for ages 13 & up.
8:30am: Joanne Fulton Schaefer will speak about John P. Fulton’s life and use of miniatures in his special effects
Screening: “Saboteur” (1942)
Valentino’s Primavera Room, 701 E. Court Street • Lunch is on your own
12pm: Option for Italian buffet. The guests and speakers will do Q & A moderated by Omaha film historian Bruce Crawford
Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella Street • Ticket required for ages 13 & up.
1:30pm: Nico Fulton Lavachek (via Zoom) will discuss John P. Fulton’s career. Laureen Riedesel will discuss Fulton's hometown roots.
Screening: “Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) (includes a part by Beatrice-native actress Janet Shaw)
Community Players Theatre, 412 Ella Street • Free
7pm: Screening: “Rear Window” (1954)
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
Gage County Museum, 101 N. 2nd Street • Free.
1–2pm: Opportunity to see Fulton special exhibit (museum special opening)
2pm: Car caravan driving tour of Fulton-related locations (meet at museum)
