TCM Schedule for Sunday July 5 - Movie Camp: Anti-War Comedies

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In addition, Silent Sunday spotlights the Thanhouser Company, one of the first film studios (established 1909).

(all times Eastern)

6:30 AM FAMILY AFFAIR, A (1936)
In the first Hardy Family film, a small-town judge fights for re-election while dealing with family problems. Dir: George B. Seitz Cast: Lionel Barrymore , Cecilia Parker , Eric Linden . BW-69 mins, CC,

7:45 AM STRIKE UP THE BAND (1940)
A high-school band sets out to win a national radio contest. Dir: Busby Berkeley Cast: Mickey Rooney , Judy Garland , Paul Whieman and his Orchestra . BW-120 mins, CC,

9:51 AM GETTIN' GLAMOUR (1946)
This comedic short film details the troubles the average woman faces with maintaining beauty and fitness. Dir: Philip Anderson Cast: Gertrude Short , Jacqueline White , BW-8 mins,

10:00 AM BAND WAGON, THE (1953)
A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop. Dir: Vincente Minnelli Cast: Fred Astaire , Cyd Charisse , Oscar Levant . C-112 mins, CC,

12:00 PM BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES, THE (1946)
Three returning servicemen fight to adjust to life after World War II. Dir: William Wyler Cast: Myrna Loy , Fredric March , Dana Andrews . BW-170 mins, CC,

3:00 PM MISFITS, THE (1961)
A sensitive divorcee gets mixed up with modern cowboys roping mustangs in the desert. Dir: John Huston Cast: Clark Gable , Marilyn Monroe , Montgomery Clift . BW-125 mins, CC,

5:15 PM WEST SIDE STORY (1961)
A young couple from dueling street gangs falls in love. Dir: Robert Wise Cast: Natalie Wood , Richard Beymer , Russ Tamblyn. . C-153 mins, CC, Letterbox Format

8:00 PM DUCK SOUP (1933)
When he's named dictator of Freedonia, a con artist declares war on the neighboring kingdom. Dir: Leo McCarey Cast: Groucho Marx , Harpo Marx , Chico Marx . BW-69 mins, CC,

9:19 PM FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE (1939)
In this short film, four segments showcase how certain conveniences and inventions are made for the user, such as coffee brewing and parachute packing. Vitaphone Release B187. Dir: Ira Genet Cast: Dorothy Patrick , C-9 mins,

9:30 PM GREAT DICTATOR, THE (1940)
A Jewish barber takes the place of a war-hungry dictator. Dir: Charles Chaplin Cast: Charles Chaplin , Paulette Goddard , Jack Oakie . BW-125 mins, CC,

11:53 PM GIUSEPPE DE LUCA, BARBER OF SEVILLE (1927)
In this short film, Giuseppe De Luca sings "Largo al factotum" from 'The Barber of Seville'. Vitaphone Release 488. BW-6 mins,

12:00 AM THANHOUSER STUDIO AND THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA, THE (2014)
Ned Thanhouser traces his grandparents' creation of one of the most important early film studios. Dir: Ned Thanhouser C-52 mins, CC,

1:00 AM CRY OF THE CHILDREN, THE (1912)
Factory owners force children to slave as unskilled labor. Dir: George Nichols Cast: Marie Eline , Ethel Wright , James Cruze . BW-28 mins,

1:00 AM EVIDENCE OF THE FILM, THE (1913)
A broker frames a messenger boy for his own crimes. Dir: Lawrence Marston Cast: Marie Eline , William Garwood , Riley Chamberlin . BW-15 mins,

1:00 AM PETTICOAT CAMP (1912)
A camping trip turns into a battle of the sexes when the men expect the women to do all the work. Cast: Florence La Badie , William Garwood , BW-15 mins,

2:08 AM GLASS BOTTOM BOAT AT NASA (1966)
This promotional short film for "The Glass Bottom Boat" (1966) Presents scenes filmed exclusively at the NASA facility. C-5 mins,

2:15 AM DONKEY SKIN (1970)
A princess masquerades as a commoner to escape her evil father. Dir: Jacques Demy Cast: Catherine Deneuve , Delphine Seyrig , Jean Marais . C-90 mins,

4:00 AM UNIVERSE OF JACQUES DEMY, THE (1995)
Documentary on filmmaker Jacques Demy. Dir: Agnes Varda Cast: Anouk Aimée , Claude Berri , Danielle Darrieux . C-92 mins,

5:44 AM FOOTBALL HEADLINERS (1955)
This short film highlights thirteen important college football games played during the 1955 season. BW-16 mins,