| Special Events in April:
'LOST RKOS's"
The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre
presents "The Lost RKO’s" on Sunday, April 1st.
This trio of ‘lost’ films were recently acquired by Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
The triple feature includes: STINGAREE (1934, RKO) starring Irene Dunne and Richard
Dix in a 19th century adventure of an Australian bandit and the maid whom
he falls in love with, in between hold ups; DOUBLE HARNESS (1933, RKO) with Ann
Harding as a woman who marries a lazy San Francisco shipping heir (William Powell)
even though he has a wandering eye for other women and RAFTER ROMANCE (1933, RKO)
starring Ginger Rogers and Norman Foster as tenants forced to time-share an
attic apartment because they were late on their rent. None of these films are available on
DVD.
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) recently
acquired rights to six virtually lost films released by RKO Studios, movies originally
owned by producer Merian C. Cooper and later by Selznick International executive Ernest L.
Scanlon. TCM, in collaboration with the Library of Congress and Brigham Young University,
have been busy restoring the films - DOUBLE HARNESS (1933), ONE MAN’S JOURNEY (1933),
RAFTER ROMANCE (1933), STINGAREE (1934), LIVING ON LOVE (1937) and A MAN TO REMEMBER
(1939) - all to air later in 2007 on the TCM network.
Sunday, April 1 - 5:00 PM
Restored 35 mm print!
STINGAREE (1934, RKO, 73 min.), directed by
William Wellman. CIMARRON stars Irene Dunne and Richard Dix reunited for this rousing
adventure (with songs) about a 19th-century Australian bandit and the maid
— who aspires to be an opera singer — he woos in-between hold-ups. As strange
and delightful as its title character’s name, with lovely location work at Sherwood
Forest (the one in California). Gus Kahn and Max Steiner were among the songwriters; the
splendid supporting cast includes Conway Tearle, Mary Boland, Andy Devine, Una
O’Connor, Reginald Owen and Snub Pollard. NOT ON DVD
Sunday, April 1 - 7:30 PM
Double Feature!
Restored 35 mm print! DOUBLE HARNESS (1933, RKO, 69 min.), directed by John Cromwell.
This glossy Pre-code soaper stars Ann Harding as a woman who pursues and eventually
marries lazy San Francisco shipping heir William Powell, even though she senses he has no
interest in settling down to monogamy. (And when your mistress is Lilian Bond, why would
you?) A witty and captivating melodrama that’s surprisingly timely; Lucile Browne,
Henry Stephenson, George Meeker and Reginald Owen co-star. NOT ON
DVD
Next on the same bill is a restored
35 mm print of RAFTER ROMANCE (1933, RKO), directed by
William A. Seiter. Zesty little comedy in which Ginger Rogers and Norman Foster, both
three months behind in the rent, are forced to time-share an attic apartment: they work
different shifts, so they never see each other. Can this romance develop? Come and find
out. Rollicking fun with George Sidney, Robert Benchley, Laura Hope Crews and Guinn
"Big Boy" Williams adding their own unique styles of mirth-making. Thespian
Foster later went on to direct films himself, including noirs JOURNEY INTO FEAR and KISS
THE BLOOD OFF OF MY HANDS. NOT ON DVD
Saturday, April 21
Egyptian Theatre Historic Tours & FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
10:30 AM
Hollywood History comes alive with our docent tours of Sid
Grauman’s legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre. Visit the old dressing rooms and singers'
boxes (featuring a display of original-to-the-theatre Egyptian themed furniture!), see our
state-of-the-art projection booth and the painstaking restoration work marrying modern
technology with this landmark of Hollywood history -- and more!
11:40 AM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD The Most Star-Studded Film In Theatres Anywhere! Exclusively at the
Egyptian Theatre!
Sunday, April 22
Egyptian Theatre Historic Tours & FOREVER HOLLYWOOD
10:30 AM Behind The Scenes Tour
Hollywood History comes alive with our docent tours of Sid
Grauman’s legendary 1922 Egyptian Theatre. Visit the old dressing rooms and singers'
boxes (featuring a display of original-to-the-theatre Egyptian themed furniture!), see our
state-of-the-art projection booth and the painstaking restoration work marrying modern
technology with this landmark of Hollywood history -- and more!
11:40 AM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD The Most Star-Studded Film In Theatres Anywhere! Exclusively at the
Egyptian Theatre!
April 27 – May 3 > [Spielberg Theatre]
THE FAR SIDE OF JERICHO, 2007, First Look
Pictures, 99 min. The opposite of recent "dark" westerns, this low-budget femme
oater/homage to John Wayne and Randolph Scott movies just wants to have a good time. Both
director Tim Hunter (RIVER’S EDGE), and hard-boiled cult writer James Crumley
(THE LAST GOOD KISS), who co-wrote the script, like their westerns straight-up and
action-packed with lots of dark humor. The result is a pistol-packing, great-looking,
widescreen entertainment shot in spectacular New Mexico locations – a treat for those
who like their westerns short on symbolism and tall in the saddle. Three widows of outlaw
gang members are forced to flee a posse and villains who think the women know where their
dead husbands’ loot is buried. On the perilous journey that includes run-ins with
Indians, Pinkerton agents, and even a few surly ghosts, they have the opportunity to
become better friends – if they manage to survive. The three "character
actress" leads, Judith Burnett, Suzanne Andrews and Lissa Negrin are
best friends in real life, and the salty supporting cast includes Patrick Bergin as
a corrupt sheriff and James Gammon as a decidedly homicidal preacher. Co-starring John
Diehl, C. Thomas Howell. On Saturday April 28, discussion
following with director Tim Hunter and actress/producer Lissa Negrin.
[Also premiering at the Aero Theatre –
Thursday, April 26]
Friday, April 27 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, April 28 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 29 – 4:00 PM
Monday, April 30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, May 1 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 2 –8:00 PM
Thursday, May 3 – 8:00 PM |
