Though she came up through the silent era, Jean Arthur was truly made for talkies. With her wonderfully expressive voice, offbeat delivery, and impeccable comic timing, she quickly emerged among the greatest stars of the screwball genre. A famously private figure who shunned the spotlight throughout her career, Arthur endures as one of the most beloved and enigmatic personalities of Hollywood’s golden age. Watch our Starring Jean Arthur series now on the Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionc

The final film in our 3 by Capra series is this weekend! Don't miss James Stewart and Jean Arthur in the 1938 film YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Alice (Jean Arthur) has fallen in love with Tony Kirby (James Stewart), who comes from a privileged family that is all about propriety. When the time comes for Tony's stuffy parents to meet Alice's free-spirited family, disaster seems well at hand. 📅 May 17 & 21 | The Ruth: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU 🎟️ https://bit.ly/43wrDYs | Film Streams