"Victor/Victoria" at The Odeon Theater

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The June free Classic Movie Night at the Odeon features “Victor/Victoria,” the 1982 musical comedy written and directed by Blake Edwards. The film stars Julie Andrews, along with James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, Alex Karras, and John Rhys-Davies.  

In the film, Victoria Grant (Andrews), a down-and-out British soprano, struggles to find work in the nightclubs of 1930s Paris. While trying to scam a free meal, Grant meets cabaret performer Toddy (Preston), who comes up with an idea that will change everything. Acting as her manager, Toddy bills Grant as a male female impersonator. When the nightclubs eat it up, the duo makes it big -- even a Chicago mobster (Garner) is enamored with Grant. But keeping the truth a secret is no easy task.

The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Score, with music by Henry Mancini. In 2000, the American Film Institute included “Victor/Victoria” in their “100 Years...100 Laughs” list.  

Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated.