THE GREEKS HAD A WORD FOR THEM

December 18, 19 & 21, 2025
The Greeks Had a Word for Them
All three screenings introduced by Olympia Film Society’s Rob Patrick
Originally conceived as a vehicle for Jean Harlow (who remained unavailable due to Howard Hughes’s contractual grip), The Greeks Had a Word for Them instead became a showcase for Broadway legend Ina Claire, whose razor-sharp comic timing elevates this tale of three mercenary showgirls navigating Manhattan’s elite social circles during the Depression. This meticulous restoration from the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation rescues the film from decades of circulation in poor-quality public domain prints (usually under the title Three Broadway Girls).
Dir: Lowell Sherman / 1932 / US / 80 min

Restored by the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation, with funding provided by the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation.

SCREENING: THU 12/18 7PM; FRI 12/19 4PM; SUN 12/21 7PM

$13 GA & $10 OFS. Tickets are available at the box office 30 minutes before showtimes.