Victoria Theatre Association Patys Tribute To Jimmy Stewart With Three Of His Films 7/24-26

Victoria Theatre Association and Heidelberg Distributing Company pay tribute to the quintessential "Ordinary Man," Jimmy Stewart, with three of his best films: Vertigo, The Philadelphia Story and Harvey, July 24-26, 2009 at the historic Victoria Theatre in downtown Dayton.

The Jimmy Stewart Weekend begins with Vertigo on Friday, July 24 7:30 PM. A dark and suspenseful Hitchcock thriller, Vertigo features Stewart as a San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia (afraid of heights) and Kim Novak is the lady who leads him to high places.

Saturday, July 25, 7:30 PM brings The Philadelphia Story. Jimmy Stewart stars with renowned classic film favorites, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn in a fast-paced comedy about a haughty young woman preparing for her second marriage when her first husband and a friend show up to spoil her plans.

A favorite among Stewart fans, Harvey will be on the screen Sunday, July 26, 3:00 PM. Jimmy Stewart stars as Elwood P. Dowd, an eccentric small-town fellow who happens to have a 6'3" rabbit as his best friend in the charming classic Harvey. This role is thought to be one of Stewart's most personally significant roles.

Films are shown at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays in the air-conditioned comfort of the Victoria Theatre. Recreating the feel of the old-time movie palaces, 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. You can see Vertigo, The Philadelphia Story, Harvey and the rest of the films in the series for just $4.75 each, or $24 for a 10-ticket passbook - a great entertainment bargain in these economically tough times!

Passbooks are on sale now through Ticket Center Stage. They may be purchased at the Schuster Center box office 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.

Individual tickets are available day-of-show at the Victoria Theatre box office, beginning one hour prior to showtime.

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 and offers.

An American in Paris, July 31 - August 2
Gene Kelly plays Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris. When he is "discovered" by an influential heiress, Jerry's art isn't the only thing she is after. Joke, sing and dance along with Gene Kelly as this romantic musical unfolds on the streets of Paris.

To Kill A Mockingbird, August 7 - 9
Set in a small Alabama town, attorney Atticus Finch (Oscar-winner Gregory Peck) risks his career by defending a black man wrongly accused of rape. The adaptation of Harper Lee's timeless novel about racism and tolerance features Robert Duvall in his screen debut as Boo Radley.

Funny Girl, August 14 - 16
The 1968 musical about a female singer/comic (Barbra Streisand), and the travails of her life, won Streisand a Best Actress Oscar in her film debut! The song "People" has become a movie musical classic and one of Streisand's best-loved songs.

American Graffiti, August 21 - 23
Where were you in '62? It's the last night of summer, and the teenagers of Modesto, California, want to have some fun before adult responsibilities close in. Wolfman Jack spins vintage tunes on the radio as the kids contemplate college, score hot dates, get stuck with little sisters, and race the night away in this coming-of-age classic, directed by George Lucas.

Phantom of the Opera Weekend, August 28 - 30
Spend a weekend in the underworld of the Paris Opera House, as we present three film versions of the timeless classic and celebrate the return of The Phantom of the Opera to the Schuster Center stage in June 2010. We will present the classic 1925 silent version with Lon Chaney (featuring live organ accompaniment), the 1943 Claude Rains version, and the 2004 film version of the Broadway musical. Individual tickets for the Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series presentation of The Phantom of the Opera will also go on sale that weekend!

For more information about the series and Victoria Theatre Association's entire season, visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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