Join the Exeter Historical Society, Keene State College Special Collections & Archives, and the Louis de Rochemont Heritage Films, Inc. for the Exeter, New Hampshire, premiere of The Whistle at Eaton Falls. The 1951 movie, starring Lloyd Bridges, Ernest Borgnine, and Dorothy Gish, was filmed in Exeter, Dover, Portsmouth and Boston. Produced by Louis de Rochemont — of “March of Time” newsreel fame — the film’s focus is on labor unions and workplace politics.
After the film, there will be a discussion between filmmaker, professor and historian Larry Benaquist and New Hampshire author Howard Mansfield followed by a Q&A about the film.
The event is free and open to the public. However, donations* are greatly appreciated.
*Donations will be split between the Exeter Historical Society (to cover the event expenses) and the Keene State College Special Collections and Archives for the restoration of the Louis de Rochemont film collection.
