DOVER- The Dover Free Library’s Film Festival begins Tuesday, July 6, at 6 pm, with filmmaker Carel Rowe. Movies scheduled to be shown include the following:

July 6, 6 pm. “Of Time and City” (2008), British masterpiece by Terrence Davis using a brilliant assemblage of thousands of images to illuminate the past of Liverpool, England. This enchanting history covers post-World War II through the rise of The Beatles, in their own hometown. A poetic and heartbreaking documentary.

July 9, 6 pm. “The Misfits” (1961), directed by John Houston, starring Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe in their last film performances. Considered Monroe’s best acting and Arthur Miller’s best screenplay, the film also stars Montgomery Clift and Eli Wallach. Golden Globe Award, 1961, World Film Favorite. A dark, passionate Western.

July 12, 6 pm. “The Searchers” (1956), directed by John Ford, starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood. The powerful script and sweeping cinematography rank this Western number one on the American Film Institute’s list of greatest of genre in American Westerns. Superb saga of Wayne’s relentless 10-year search for his niece (Wood), kidnapped by Indians.

July 13, 6 pm. “Flying Down to Rio” (1933), directed by Thornton Freeland, this movie marks the whirlwind debut of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the hot tropics. Also starring sultry Delores Del Rio and up-in-the-air choreography by Busby Berkeley at his wildest, berzerkest. Spinning with dances and special effects by RKO.

July 14, 6 pm. “Radio Days” (1987), Woody Allen’s musical memories about growing up with his madcap family in New York City during the golden age of radio. Performances by Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, and Diane Keaton. Hilarious comedy of misery and glory during the ripest days of The Big Apple.

July 17, 12 pm. “The Girl Can’t Help It” (1956), directed by Frank Tashlin. Madison Avenue meets Jayne Mansfield, making this the most potent celebration of sex, rock 'n' roll and high satire to bounce across the screen. Numbers by Fats Domino, The Platters, Gene Vincent, and Little Richard. The film that influenced John Lennon, at 16, in his hometown of Liverpool, to pursue his rock 'n' roll dream.

July 24, 12 pm. “The Harder They Come” (1972), directed by Perry Henzel, Jamaica. A recently restored print of this legendary, gritty musical about young Jamaican outlaws who become reggae stars and give birth to Jamaica’s new culture. With performances by Jimmy Cliff, Toots and The Maytals, and a soundtrack score called, music that makes the Caribbean boil over.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information call (802) 348-7488.