Bet -- Although I'm drawing a blank on Tailspin Tommy references myself, I thought you might find interesting the following copy of a program announcement I just received from Seattle's Aviation Museum. The contact person (name and number below) may be someone who, in the process of putting this program together, knows a good bit about ole Tailspin. Goodluck. Sincerely, Jennifer M. Bean Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies Dept. of Comparative Literature University of Washington-Seattle Seattle, WA 98195 __________________________________________________________________ October 28, 1998 Attention Film/Cinema Studies Faculty! The Museum of Flight has a new exhibit, "Wings Over Hollywood: Movies and Aviation" — and we could use your help. The Museum of Flight is the largest air and space museum on the West Coast and attracts visitors from all over the world. However, our out-of-state visitors outnumber our local visitors, especially those in their twenties such as college students. I believe that "Wings Over Hollywood," which showcases the treatment of aviation throughout the history of film, would be of great interest to college students and professors, specifically those in cinema studies. This exhibit provides a great opportunity for students to study stunt-flying and special effects, aspects of film that are often overlooked, as well as see a variety of movies on the big screen. Many of these have not been shown in the theater for decades. Following is an outline of the special events and programs planned during the exhibit's run. I encourage you to review the event and program descriptions provided to see if any would be useful to you in your academic lessons. Brochures of the exhibit are available upon request. Just call me at 206-768-7105 (Please note that I cannot be reached at this email address). Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward to providing you with any further information you may need to incorporate our exhibit into your Fall and Winter classes. Sincerely, Eden Hopkins, Public Relations Coordinator The Museum of Flight (206) 768-7105 "WINGS OVER HOLLYWOOD: MOVIES AND AVIATION" Scheduled Events and Programs THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1998 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Meet stunt pilots and model builders, then relax in the Museum's William M. Allen Theater for a free viewing of "Wings." This 1927 silent film, winner of the first Oscar for best picture, will be accompanied by organist Andy Crow playing the film's original score. Event is free. EVERY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1998 - JANUARY 9, 1999 (except Nov. 28 and Jan. 2) 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The 1940's serial, "Hop Harrigan: America's Ace of the Airways," returns to the big screen. See the entire series unfold two episodes at a time. Fifteen episodes in all. Film presentations are free. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1998 2:00 p.m. "Crashing for Fun and Profit: The Life of a Movie Stunt Pilot" Movie stunt pilot, Dean Engelhardt, shares the inside scoop on stunt-flying in today's Hollywood. Presentation is free. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1998 2:00 p.m. "The Rocketeer" (1990) Return to the golden age of aviation with an old-fashioned Saturday matinee. See a 1930s pilot stumble onto a rocket-pack that he must keep out of enemy hands! Just like the good-old-days, admission is just ten cents! AND DON'T FORGET THE EXHIBIT!!! From October 21, 1998 through April 30, 1999, "Wings Over Hollywood: Movies and Aviation" will be the featured exhibit in the Museum of Flight's Great Gallery. See how stunt-pilots have shaped Hollywood's special effects since the earliest motion pictures. Learn about influential stunt pilots; view special effects models; practice wing-walking skills on a simulated Curtiss "Jenny" wing; and see full-size airplanes used in movies, such as the Museum's B-17F, star of the 1990 film, "Memphis Belle." ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite