2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series Presents CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Victoria Theatre Association presents for the fourth film of the 2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series: the sultry drama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, July 23-25, at the historic Victoria Theatre.

An adaption of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winning drama, directed by Richard Brooks, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) follows married couple Brick (Paul Newman) and Maggie (ElizaBeth Taylor) through troubled times as Maggie fights for Brick's affection and his sick father's fortune.

The film was originally to be filmed in black and white. However, once Paul Newman and ElizaBeth Taylor were cast in the leads, director Richard Brooks insisted on shooting in color, in deference to the public's well-known enthusiasm for Taylor's violet and Newman's strikingly blue eyes. Nominated for six Oscars, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a steamy drama perfect for a summer escape!

Films are shown at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays in the Victoria Theatre. Recreating the feel of the old-time Victory movie palace, guests may enjoy free popcorn and soda in the lobby beginning one hour prior to show time, the Mighty Wurlitzer organ concert beginning 30 minutes prior to show time, and a classic cartoon just before the movie. Tickets are just $5 each, or $26 for a 10-ticket passbook.

Individual tickets are available day-of-show at the Victoria Theatre box office, beginning one hour prior to show time. Passbooks are a great way to experience all films in the series or bring friends and family to one film and save almost half of what you would spend on individual tickets! Passbooks are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage.

Tickets may be purchased at the Ticket Center Stage Box Office, located in downtown Dayton, by phone at (937) 228-3630 or toll free (888) 228-3630, or online at www.ticketcenterstage.com - click on Victoria Theatre Association, then Michelob Ultra Cool Films.

For the full scoop on this summer's series, including video clips and much more, go to www.victoriatheatre.com and click on "Michelob Ultra Cool Films." Be sure to also visit our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for exclusive Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series updates, trivia and special offers.

2009-2010 Michelob Ultra Cool Film Series line-up

My Fair Lady (1964) - July 30 - Aug. 1
Color 170 mins
Directed by George Cukor
Starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Gladys Cooper
Rex Harrison reprises his stage role as Henry Higgins, the linguistic expert who wagers he can turn cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) into a proper lady. Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and five other Oscars®.

Animal House (1978) - Aug. 6-8
Color 109 mins
Directed by John Landis
Starring Kevin Bacon, John Belushi, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst

It's true. National Lampoon's Animal House's depiction of college life has been deemed "culturally significant" by the Library of Congress and is preserved in the National Film Registry. Consider it part of your Gen Eds. Toga! Toga! Toga! THIS FILM IS RATED R for crude sexual content, nudity, language, and some drug use. Animal House is not suitable for those under 17 unless they are accompanied by an adult.

Indiana Jones Weekend-Aug. 13, 14, and 15
It wouldn't be summer without a blockbuster or two. How about three? This summer, the Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series pays tribute to Indiana Jones, with three classics from the adventure collection: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Aug. 13; Temple of Doom (1984), Aug. 14; and The Last Crusade (1989), Aug. 15. Join Indy as he escapes Nazis, ritual sacrifice, and, of course, snakes.

Casablanca (1942) - Aug. 20-22
Black & White 102 mins
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains

Ilsa may never actually say "play it again, Sam," but Casablanca is still one of America's most beloved and romantic films. The timeless story of Rick and Ilsa and the war that kept them apart (and brought them together) stars Humphrey Bogart in his first romantic lead and Ingrid Bergman in her most famous role. Nominated for eight Academy Awards®, Casablanca won Best Director and Best Picture in 1943.

Fiddler on the Roof (1971) - Aug. 27-29
Color 181mins
Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Chaim Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon

In this musical based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem, Tevye the milkman tries to balance tradition, religion and marrying off his daughters in pre-revolutionary Russia. Fiddler on the Roof was nominated for 1971's Academy Award® for Best Picture.

For more information about Victoria Theatre Association's entire 2010-2011 season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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