A Day at the Movies: Send Me No Flowers (Dementia-Friendly)

1964 | DCP | USA |D: Norman Jewison

George (Rock Hudson) and Judy (Doris Day) are a happily married middle-aged couple. When hypochondriac George overhears his doctor discussing a terminally ill patient on the phone, he mistakenly believes that he is the one who is dying and that his days are numbered. In a panic, George enlists the help of his friend Arnold (Tony Randall) to find a new husband for Judy. The two friends begin searching for suitable candidates and eventually settle on Bert (Clint Walker), a successful businessman and an old flame of Judy's. However, George's strange behavior leads Judy to suspect that he is hiding an affair.
 
Based on the stage play of the same name, this delightful romantic comedy is the third and final film that stars Hudson, Day, and Randall together.
 
A Day at the Movies is the NFSA’s exciting new dementia-friendly film program for cinema-lovers, designed for the enjoyment and comfort of people living with dementia, and their families, friends, carers and companions. The screenings are brought to you by film and media experts Dr Jodi Brooks (Project Lead, University of New South Wales), Dr Fincina Hopgood (University of New England), and independent screen culture and audience development specialist Karina Libbey.

An initiative of the ACT Government, the program is funded by the ACT Government and aligns with its Age-Friendly City Plan. A Day at the Movies receives in-kind support from the National Film and Sound Archive (Venue Partner), Carers ACT, Dementia Australia, the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and Bulla Dairy Foods.

A 10% discount is available on paid tickets for group bookings of 6 or more people. Carers receive a free ticket, courtesy of Carers ACT, and all attendees can enjoy a complimentary Bulla ice cream. For more information, please visit nfsa.gov.au/dementiafriendly, call 02 6248 2000 or email enquiries@nfsa.gov.au.

Event timings
10:15 AM Welcome! Join us for tea and coffee in the courtyard
10:25 AM Take your seat in Arc Cinema
10:30 AM Feature presentation: Send Me No Flowers (with introduction)
11:30 AM Intermission (10 minutes)
 12:30 PM Socialising and afternoon tea in the courtyard
 1:15 PM Event concludes

For more information on A Day at the Movies and dementia-friendly screenings at NFSA, visit nfsa.gov.au/events-experiences/dementia-friendly-screenings

For additional information about accessibility and planning a visit to the NFSA, visit nfsa.gov.au/visit-us