History Film Forum presents "Creature from the Black Lagoon"

Join the History Film Forum at the National Museum of American History for a Halloween season screening of Creature from the Black Lagoon!

Originally filmed for the 3D technology of the 1950s, Creature from the Black Lagoon is a Universal monster movie removed from the castles and tombs of Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Mummy. Directed by Jack Arnold from a screenplay by Harry Essex and Arthur Ross, the film tells the story of a group of scientists who encounter an ancient amphibious humanoid creature while on an expedition to the Amazon. Richard Carlson and Julia Adams star, with Ben Chapman (on land) and Ricou Browning (in the water) sharing the film’s title role, a movie monster also known as the “Gill man.”

Before the film, enjoy a rare opportunity to see the original costume gloves used for the “Gill man,” on view from the museum’s collections!

This film has been rated G, or “General Audiences” by the MPA (Motion Picture Association). It contains depictions of mild peril and may not be appropriate for very young children.

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The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This event is wheelchair accessible. Captioning and assistive listening devices will be provided. Additional accommodations are available upon request; please email nmahprograms@si.edu.

Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Seating will be opened first to Eventbrite-registered attendees and then to walk-in visitors. When we reach maximum capacity, the event will be closed to the public.

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The History Film Forum is supported by the Golden Globe Foundation and Robert P. and Arlene R. Kogod Family Foundation.

Technology upgrades in the Warner Bros. Theater were generously made possible by the Dolby family and Dolby Laboratories Inc.