JULY 30
108 min-1954-(PG) FREE

A priest sets out to smash mob control over the New York waterfront in this film classic. Meanwhile, an inarticulate longshoreman realizes what he could have amounted to in the world. Elia Kazan’s direction combined with Marlon Brando’s acting skill created this intelligent, superior piece of entertainment that was the winner of eight Academy Awards® including Best Picture.  Sponsored by the University of Phoenix. (Dress warmly and bring a blanket.)

Listen to the Movies in the Park “One the Waterfront” podcast with Tim Jones.

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JULY 23
120 min-1964 (PG) FREE

The real Rat Pack comes to Artown, and they’re in fine form, as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. update the Robin Hood tale and move it to 1920’s Chicago. The musical comedy also stars Peter Falk and Bing Crosby, with songs by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen.  Sponsored by the University of Phoenix, with special technical assistance from the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. (Dress warmly and bring a blanket.)

Listen to the Movies in the Park “Robin and the Seven Hoods” podcast with Tim Jones.

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JULY 16
100 min-1993-(G) FREE

A lonely orphan girl’s dreary life at her uncle’s British manor house is brightened by the discovery and nurturing of a quiet, walled garden. This adaptation of the classic children’s tale is a spectacular version of the time-honored story and film, starring Maggie Smith.  

“The classic tale told with touching grace and honesty . . . a lovely film.“ -TIME Magazine 
“This movie is a beautiful story the whole family can enjoy.”-parentpreviews.com

Sponsored by the University of Phoenix. (Dress warmly and bring a blanket)

Listen to the Movies in the Park ”The Secret Garden“ podcast with Tim Jones.

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