Mad for the Movies: Character Actors Take the Lead - Marty

Every Wednesday night at 6 pm, we invite you to join us at Mad for the Movies for free screenings of classic films with the intent of exploring and enjoying cinema from every era. Movies are chosen to fit a fresh theme each month which will typically highlight an actor or director, a genre, a time period, or a common plot element. You are welcome to stay after the film for a casual chat or treat it like a theater visit and leave as soon as the end credits roll.

Very few actors make a living out of being the lead. Most, usually because of their age or look, are relegated to side characters for the majority of their careers. This month, we will be watching movies where these character actors got the rare chance to show they can play the lead role too. Features: Ernest Borgnine, June Squibb, Steve Buscemi, and Takashi Shimura.

On this night, we will be watching Delbert Mann's 1955 film "Marty" starring Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, and Esther Minciotti.

A middle-aged butcher and a school teacher who have given up on the idea of love meet at a dance and fall for each other.