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Recognized as one of the greatest female screen legends by the American Film Institute, Elizabeth Taylor was a two-time Academy Award winner who rose from child star to global icon. Her life off the screen was also legendary, including seven marriages for the British-born actress who ruled the screens, both large and small, for decades.

鈥淭here are so many great films she did; narrowing the list down to four was challenging,鈥� said Derek Emerson, director of events and conferences at 麻豆传媒官网. 鈥淲e chose to focus on her films from the 1950s where she emerged from a child star to a dramatic actress of the highest caliber.鈥�

The series will open on Monday, May 12, with the romantic comedy film 鈥淔ather of the Bride鈥� (1950). This Academy Award鈥搉ominated classic follows the heartfelt and humorous journey of Stanley T. Banks (Spencer Tracy), a devoted father grappling with the whirlwind of emotions and chaos that arise when his beloved daughter Kay (Taylor) announces her engagement. As wedding plans spiral out of control and Stanley comes to terms with letting go, the film tenderly explores family bonds, generational change and the bittersweet beauty of watching a child grow up.

鈥淎 Place in the Sun鈥� (1951) will show on Monday, May 19. This American tragedy was a critical and commercial success, winning six Academy Awards and the first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture. Often regarded as one of the greatest American films ever made, it tells the haunting story of George Eastman (Montgomery Clift), a working-class man who rises into elite society and falls in love with the beautiful and privileged Angela Vickers (Taylor). However, his past and the complications of another relationship threaten to derail his dreams, leading to a tragic choice with devastating consequences.

鈥淕iant鈥� (1956) will have a Tuesday night showing on May 27. In a sweeping story of love, legacy and transformation in the heart of Texas, Taylor is the headstrong Leslie Benedict married to Bick (Rock Hudson), the head of a powerful ranch. James Dean, in his last film, plays a ranch hand infatuated with Leslie. The film follows the evolving lives of the members of a powerful ranching family as they confront issues of wealth, prejudice and social change across decades. Taylor鈥檚 performance was seen as a standout in a role that challenged traditional gender norms and racial prejudice, highlighting her growing influence as a dramatic actress.

鈥淐at on a Hot Tin Roof鈥� (1958) will show on Monday, June 2, closing the series with a drama brimming with tension, longing, and unforgettable performances. Taylor delivers one of her most acclaimed roles as Maggie 鈥渢he Cat鈥� against Paul Newman鈥檚 鈥淏rick,鈥� two characters torn between love and desperation in a family haunted by secrets and silence. This adaptation of Tennessee William鈥檚 Pulitzer-Prize-winning play showcases Taylor鈥檚 ability to combine vulnerability and strength, marking a turning point in her rise as a serious dramatic actress.

Tickets are $10 each. Tickets are available at the ticket office in the Events and Conferences Office located in downtown Holland in the Anderson-Werkman Financial Center (100 E. Eighth St.). The ticket office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be called at 616-395-7890. Tickets are also available online at hope.edu/tickets, and will be sold at the door as well.

To inquire about accessibility or if you need accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.

The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. Eighth St. between College and Columbia Avenues.