Free to EONF Members: “Anna Christie” Film Screening on April 19, 2026

The Foundation is pleased to partner again with the Essanay Silent Film Museum in Niles to show the original 1930 MGM film of “Anna Christie” starring James O’Neill on Saturday July 12, 7:30 pm. map it

Arrive early and spend the day exploring beautiful Niles!

As a thank you to our members, The Foundation is offering a limited number of complimentary tickets. Request up to two tickets free for a limited time only—first come, first served.

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Ranger Hilary Grabowska and Eugene O’Neill Foundation, Tao House (EONF) Board Member Lori Cassels will give a short talk before the feature highlighting aspects of the role of James O’Neill and the impact of this role in shaping the life experience of O’Neill and his family.

Join with friends from the Art Deco society to celebrate the silent film era by wearing circa 1910 to 1930s period attire and celebrate Bastille Day July 14 in period style!

Read more about the event and purchase additional tickets from Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum here

https://nilesfilmmuseum.org

Anna Christie is a 1930 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer romantic drama film adaptation of the 1921 play of the same name by Eugene O’Neill. The film stars Greta Garbo, Charles Bickford, George F. Marion, and Marie Dressler. It was marketed using the slogan “Garbo Talks!”, as it was her first talkie film. Her famous first line is: “Gimme a whisky, ginger ale on the side, and don’t be stingy, baby!”

In fact, Garbo’s English was so good by the time she appeared in this film, she had to add an accent in several retakes to sound more like the Swedish Anna. In addition to the English and German-language version of this film, a silent version with titles was also made. George F. Marion performed the role of Anna’s father in the original Broadway production and in both the 1923 and 1930 film adaptations.

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Actress (Greta Garbo) and Best Cinematography.

Due to being a film published in 1930, it entered the public domain on January 1, 2026.