2015 paramount film series brochure

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THE KING AND I January 9-10 Directed by Walter Lang Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno 1956, color, 133 minutes, Rated G This musical masterpiece tells the true story of Englishwoman Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr), who comes to Siam as a teacher to the royal court in the 1860s and finds herself at odds with the stubborn monarch (Yul Brynner). Brynner's Academy Award-winning performance and the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score give this film its enduring charm. CASABLANCA February 13-14 Directed by Michael Curtiz Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre 1942, black & white, 102 minutes, Not Rated In this Oscar-winning classic, American expat Rick Blaine (Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II ... but he never expected Ilsa (Bergman) - the woman who broke his heart -- to walk through that door. Ilsa hopes that with Rick's help, she and her fugitive husband (Paul Henreid) can escape to America. But the spark that brought the lovers together still burns brightly. 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX (325) 676-9620 www.paramount-abilene.org 2015 Experience cinema in the opulent atmosphere of Abilene’s landmark theatre. The Paramount, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1930, and 85 years later is still celebrating the magic of film. THE COMANCHEROS March 13-14 Directed by Michael Curtiz. John Wayne Starring: John Wayne, Stuart Whitman, Lee Marvin 1961, black & white, 108 minutes, Not Rated This classic western comes to the Paramount Film Series for the first time! John Wayne stars as a Texas Ranger who strikes up an uneasy partnership with a gambler (Stuart Whitman) to catch a band of "Comancheros," white men who smuggle guns and liquor. When the outlaws kidnap them, the duo must rely on the help of the Comancheros chieftain's daughter (played by Ina Balin). RANDOM HARVEST May 8-9 Directed by Mervyn LeRoy Starring: Ronald Coleman, Greer Garson 1942, black & white, 126 minutes, Not Rated Wounded World War I soldier Charles (Ronald Colman) has no memory of his past, and when he meets Paula (Greer Garson), he's certain she's the one for him. They marry, but Charles is hit by a car, regains his memory of his life before Paula, and loses all memory of Paula. He returns to his wealthy relatives, and a desperate Paula takes a job as his secretary to be near him in this tragic romantic drama. GONE WITH THE WIND July 10-11 Directed by Victor Fleming Starring: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen 1939, color, 233 minutes, Rated G Director Victor Fleming's 1939 epic adaption of Margaret Mitchell's novel of the same name stars Vivien Leigh as self-absorbed, headstrong Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern Belle who meets her match in Rhett Butler just as the Civil War breaks out. SABRINA April 10-11 Directed by Billy Wilder Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden 1954, color, 113 minutes, Not Rated Industrious tycoon Linus Larrabee (Humphrey Bogart) has no room for love in his appointment book until a burgeoning romance between his libertine brother, David (William Holden), and the family chauffeur's daughter, Sabrina Fairchild (Audrey Hepburn), jeopardizes Linus' pending business merger. At that point, the workaholic CEO clears his calendar to derail the romance. This Billy Wilder classic collected an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

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Season brochure for the 2015 Paramount Film Series, part of the programming of the landmark Paramount Theatre in Abilene, Texas.

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Page 1: 2015 Paramount Film Series Brochure

THE KING AND IJanuary 9-10Directed by Walter LangStarring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno1956, color, 133 minutes, Rated GThis musical masterpiece tells the true story of Englishwoman Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr), who comes to Siam as a teacher to the royal court in the 1860s and finds herself at odds with the stubborn monarch (Yul Brynner). Brynner's Academy Award-winning performance and the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score give this film its enduring charm.

CASABLANCAFebruary 13-14Directed by Michael CurtizStarring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre1942, black & white, 102 minutes, Not RatedIn this Oscar-winning classic, American expat Rick Blaine (Bogart) plays host to gamblers, thieves and refugees at his Moroccan nightclub during World War II ... but he never expected Ilsa (Bergman) - the woman who broke his heart -- to walk through that door. Ilsa hopes that with Rick's help, she and her fugitive husband (Paul Henreid) can escape to America. But the spark that brought the lovers together still burns brightly.

352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX (325) 676-9620 www.paramount-abilene.org

2015

Experience cinema in the opulent atmosphere of Abilene’s landmark theatre. The Paramount, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built in 1930, and 85 years later is still celebrating the magic of film.

THE COMANCHEROSMarch 13-14Directed by Michael Curtiz. John WayneStarring: John Wayne, Stuart Whitman, Lee Marvin1961, black & white, 108 minutes, Not Rated This classic western comes to the Paramount Film Series for the first time! John Wayne stars as a Texas Ranger who strikes up an uneasy partnership with a gambler (Stuart Whitman) to catch a band of "Comancheros," white men who smuggle guns and liquor. When the outlaws kidnap them, the duo must rely on the help of the Comancheros chieftain's daughter (played by Ina Balin).

RANDOM HARVESTMay 8-9Directed by Mervyn LeRoyStarring: Ronald Coleman, Greer Garson1942, black & white, 126 minutes, Not RatedWounded World War I soldier Charles (Ronald Colman) has no memory of his past, and when he meets Paula (Greer Garson), he's certain she's the one for him. They marry, but Charles is hit by a car, regains his memory of his life before Paula, and loses all memory of Paula. He returns to his wealthy relatives, and a desperate Paula takes a job as his secretary to be near him in this tragic romantic drama.

GONE WITH THE WINDJuly 10-11Directed by Victor FlemingStarring: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Hattie McDaniel, Butterfly McQueen1939, color, 233 minutes, Rated GDirector Victor Fleming's 1939 epic adaption of Margaret Mitchell's novel of the same name stars Vivien Leigh as self-absorbed, headstrong Scarlett O'Hara, a Southern Belle who meets her match in Rhett Butler just as the Civil War breaks out.

SABRINAApril 10-11Directed by Billy WilderStarring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden1954, color, 113 minutes, Not RatedIndustrious tycoon Linus Larrabee (Humphrey Bogart) has no room for love in his appointment book until a burgeoning romance between his libertine brother, David (William Holden), and the family chauffeur's daughter, Sabrina Fairchild (Audrey Hepburn), jeopardizes Linus' pending business merger. At that point, the workaholic CEO clears his calendar to derail the romance. This Billy Wilder classic collected an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

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THE DESK SETJuly 31-August 1Directed by Walter LangStarring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young1957, color, 104 minutes, Not RatedBunny is a reference librarian whose tepid long-term relationship with television executive Mike Cutler is fizzling. Enter Richard Sumner, a no-nonsense computer genius who's created a new product to automate the work of Bunny and her co-workers.

GOODBYE, MR. CHIPSAugust 14-15Directed by Sam WoodStarring: Robert Donat, Greer Garson1939, black & white, 139 minutes, Not Rated.This classic based on the book by James Hilton follows the emotional journey of an uptight professor who, years later, becomes the school's beloved schoolmaster. But just when life seems rosy, tragedy strikes, shaking Mr. Chips's fabled existence.

HIGH SOCIETYSeptember 11-12Directed by Charles WaltersStarring: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm1956, color, 111 minutes, Not RatedIn this Cole Porter reworking of The Philadelphia Story, a jazz musician tries to win back his socialite ex-wife -- who's engaged to a respectable but bland gentleman -- while two gossip-rag reporters gum up the works.

THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCHOctober 9-10Directed by Alfred HitchcockStarring: James Stewart, Doris Day1956, color, 120 minutes, Rated PGWhile vacationing in Morocco, American tourist Ben McKenna (James Stewart) learns of an assassination plot but can't turn to the police without endangering his young son, who's been kidnapped to ensure McKenna's silence. Director Alfred Hitchcock's suspenseful remake of his 1934 thriller features a rare dramatic turn by Doris Day as Ben's wife.

BEETLEJUICEOctober 31Directed by Tim BurtonStarring: Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis1988, color, 92 minutes, Rated PGA young couple who drowned return to their house as poltergeists but must enlist the help of a goofy ghost to put a scare in the rude new owners. Unfortunately, he's got a diabolical agenda of his own.

HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRENovember 13-14Directed by John NegulescoStarring: Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall1953, color, 95 minutes, Not RatedIn this classic comedy, three New York models (Monroe, Grable and Bacall) set up an apartment with a mission: They plan to use their looks, charm and talent to catch and marry a trio of millionaires. The gold-digging dames' outrageous man-hunting scheme does attract wealthy candidates, but, love and money don't appear to coexist; all three women must choose between the extremes.

WHITE CHRISTMASDecember 11-12Directed by Michael CurtizStarring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen1954, color, 120 minutes, Not RatedBing Crosby and Danny Kaye play war buddies turned entertainers who fall for two sisters. The boys follow the girls to a resort owned by their former commanding officer, and he's in danger of losing the place.

SHOW BOATDecember 31Directed by George SidneyStarring: Ava Gardner, Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Robert Sterling1951, color, 107 minutes, Not RatedMarried entertainers (Ava Gardner and Robert Sterling) are forced to leave the showboat Cotton Blossom because of the wife's mixed blood. The captain's daughter (Kathryn Grayson) and gambler Gaylord Ravenal (Howard Keel) take over the act, fall in love, marry and leave the boat for Chicago. There, they live off his gambling earnings, which dry up fast. Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein provide the score for this adaptation of the Broadway hit.

Please note: All films subject to change based on availability.