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Rain

(Lewis Milestone, 1932) 

Introduced by David Stenn

New Restoration

Closeup of Joan Crawford as Sadie. She holds cigarette in between her lips.
Feb 28, 2026 4:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

$8 members
$12 general public
$9 adults 55 and over
$6 students

Prices include all fees; fees waived for members and in-person purchases.

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

A limited number of listening devices are available upon request. 

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

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David Stenn shares the unique story behind the restoration of the Pre-Code film Rain, starring the incomparable Joan Crawford.

Sadie (Crawford) is a sex worker who becomes temporarily stranded on Pago Pago, American Samoa, when cholera breaks out on her ship. Stranded alongside her are pious missionary Alfred Davidson (Walter Huston) and his wife. Sadie makes herself at home, partying with the Marines who are stationed on the island. When her behavior is more than the Davidsons can stand, Alfred’s rebuffed efforts to save her soul turn ugly the night before she is scheduled to leave the island. (94 mins., 4K DCP)

Join us after the screening for a reception in the lower lobby as we meet and greet with this year's visiting experts. Connect with your fellow festival goers then stay for the screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind at 7 PM.

David Stenn is a writer and producer for television, a biographer, and a prominent supporter of film preservation. Stenn introduces the film and discusses its unique restoration story.

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Rain, courtesy of VCI Entertainment.

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Program Support

Restored in 4K in 2021 by VCI Entertainment, in collaboration with Library of Congress and The Mary Pickford Foundation at VCI Entertainment laboratory, from the picture positive and the positive soundtrack, both created from the nitrate negatives.

SUPPORT FOR FILM PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY

Rohauer Collection Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY

Greater Columbus Arts Council

The Wexner Family

Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts

CampusParc

The Columbus Foundation

Every Page Foundation

Mellon Foundation

Axium Packaging

Nationwide Foundation

Michael and Anita Goldberg

Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease, LLP

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

Joyce Shenk

Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle

Lachelle Thigpen

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Rain

Feb 28, 2026 4:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

$8 members
$12 general public
$9 adults 55 and over
$6 students

Prices include all fees; fees waived for members and in-person purchases.

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

A limited number of listening devices are available upon request. 

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

Become a Member