October is Polish American Heritage Month. Join us for a special movie screening of CONQUEST starring Greta Garbo and Charles Boyer. Paczki will be provided.
Conquest (1937 | 1h 53m)
This historical film portrays the life of Napoleon Bonaparte from 1807 to 1815, focusing on his romantic involvement with Polish Countess Marie Walewska, who bore him a son. The story begins in Poland in 1807 and continues through Napoleon’s departure from France in 1815.
With Greta Garbo, Charles Boyer, and Reginald Owen. Directed by Clarence Brown.
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