'Odd Couple' the Final Slice of Lemmon Matinee Film Series in Library

Join librarian and film enthusiast Doug Swiszcz again today, July 31, for the final installment of A Slice of Lemmon: A Summer Matinee Movie Series that celebrates a handful of Jack Lemmon's comedies. 

This afternoon's selection is The Odd Couple, which was later turned into a hit TV series. It starts at 1 pm in the Barrington Public Library auditorium. 

The Odd Couple actually began as the 1968 film adaptation of Neil Simon’s hit Broadway play. It closes out the series.

The movie centers around two friends, one divorced, the other recently separated, whose decision to live together is thwarted by their incompatibility. 

Lemmon’s comedic skills bring to life “neat freak” Felix Ungar’s bundle of neuroses, while Walter Matthau’s portrayal of sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison makes full use of his trademark craggy face and hangdog expression. 

The movie is probably the best known pairing of these two legendary actors, although they co-starred in nine films during their careers. The color film, which runs for 105 minutes, will be preceded by commentary from Swiszcz. It is rated G, and is free and open to all.