58 Winter - County Theater

Previews
County Theater
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Ivana Baquero in PAN’S LABYRINTH
DECEMBER 2006 - MARCH 2007
INCLUDES BOTH OUR MAIN ATTRACTIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
C OUNTYT HEATER.ORG
215 345 6789
Welcome to the nonprofit County Theater
The County Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
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General.............................................................$8.00
Members..........................................................$4.50
Seniors (62+)
Children under 18 and
Students w/valid I.D.......................................$6.00
Early Matinee ..................................................$5.00
(shows prior to 2:30 pm)
Late Matinee ...................................................$6.00
(shows starting between 2:30 & 5:30 pm)
Wed Early Matinee (before 2:30 pm)................$4.50
Affiliated Theaters Members*............................$5.50
When will films play?
Main Attractions
Film Booking. Our main films play week-to-week from Friday
through Thursday. Every Monday we determine what new films
will start on Friday, what current films will end on Thursday,
and what current films will continue through Friday for another
week. All films are subject to this week-to-week decision-making process. We try to play all of our Main Attraction films as
soon as possible. (For more info on the business of booking
films and why some films play longer or sooner than others,
visit our website.)
When Will a Film’s Run Start?
After we decide on Monday (Tuesday at the latest) what new
films will start on Friday, we immediately let you know on our
*Affiliated Theaters Members
website and on our hotline.
We are happy to announce that the Ambler Theater, the County
We’ll send you an email message every Tuesday as to what
Theater, and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute have reciprocal
is coming and going on Friday. (Sign up by emailing us at
admission benefits. Your membership will allow you $5.50
[email protected].)
admission at the other theaters. (You must present your member If there is a particular film that you don’t want to miss, call
ship card to obtain this discount.)
our box office (215/345-6789 ext. 6), and leave your name
Be a Member
and telephone number and the particular film that you want
Become a member of the nonprofit County Theater and show your
to see (on the answering machine is ok). We’ll put that on our
support for good films and a cultural landmark. See back panel for a “Film Call List,” and then we’ll call you on the right Monday
membership form.
and tell you that your film is starting that Friday. (Two requests:
Policies
please leave a telephone number where you have an answerChildren under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our ing machine, and please don’t request every film on the flyer.)
“Regular Films.” However, all age children are welcome to our special And When Will a Film’s Run End?
“Kids Films” series.
This decision happens by the same process – we decide on
Late Arrivals – The Theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets
Monday which films will end on Thursday. Again, we immedi(and/or seating patrons) after a film has started.
ately let you know on our website, on our hotline, and in our
Outside Food and Drink – Patrons are not permitted to bring outside weekly email messages.
food and drink into the theater.
Make Sure That We Have Your Email Address
The County Theater has wheelchair accessible auditoriums
and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement
devices. Please see the theater manager when you arrive.
Give us Feedback
Your film experience is the most important thing to us, so we welcome your feedback. Please let us know what we can do better. Call
(215) 345-6789, or email us at [email protected]
County Theater
20 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-6789 HOTLINE
215-348-1878 Administrative Office
CountyTheater.org
We can keep you up-to-date on all our events and scheduling
via our weekly email notices. Visit our web site to sign up, and
then stay plugged into our latest programming news.
Special Programs
Our Special Programs are scheduled for specific dates and
times, which are listed in this PREVIEWS brochure. Check our
website and hotline for any additions or changes.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Venus
Volver
Spain – 2 hr – Pedro Almodovar
With subtitles
Pedro Almodovar continues to explore
the feminine mystique of mothers and
daughters. VOLVER is a lush tale about
a mother’s return to her hometown
after her death to fix the problems that
she couldn’t resolve during her life. The
enchanting Penelope Cruz lights up the
screen in yet another Almodovar triumph.
The Painted Veil
USA/China – John Curran
Naomi Watts and Edward Norton
star as a middle class doctor and a
society girl in this visually lush 1920’s
period piece set in Hong Kong. Their
unhappy marriage is given a chance
at redemption when they undertake a
deadly journey deep into the heart of
China. Featuring a transcendent score
from Alexandre Desplat, THE PAINTED
VEIL is adapted from the novel by
W. Somerset Maugham.
Little Children
USA – 2 hr 17 min – Todd Field
This powerful, wryly funny, and piercingly
sad film is serious American filmmaking
at its best. Examining the emotional
lives of a group of suburban characters,
LITTLE CHILDREN is sharply co-written
and impressively directed by Todd Field,
and features nuanced performances
from Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson,
Jennifer Connelly, Jackie Earle Haley, and
Noah Emmerich. A surprisingly funny and
quietly stunning film from the director of
In the Bedroom.
Great Britain – 1 hr 34 min – Roger
Michell
This charming British comedy revolves
around two seasoned actors whose lives
are thrown into chaos when a young
woman comes to visit. Peter O’Toole, still
charismatic and silver-tongued, scores
a bull’s-eye with his funny (and randy)
lead performance. Wry British humor
and keenly observed human behavior
make this funny and touching film a
small gem.
The Namesake
Infamous
USA – 1 hr 55 min – Douglas McGrath
Another film about Truman Capote?
Yes, and this one is just as good as last
year’s Capote. Adapted from the bestselling biography by George Plimpton,
INFAMOUS also recounts the period
of Truman Capote’s career when he
researched and wrote In Cold Blood.
INFAMOUS has its own unique and
stylish spin on the subject and is a
fascinating companion piece. The cast
includes Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock,
Peter Bogdanovich, and Jeff Daniels.
The History Boys
Great Britain – 1 hr 50 min – Nicholas
Hytner
Adapted from the blockbuster play, THE
HISTORY BOYS centers on the battle
for the hearts and minds of a group
of young pupils at a British grammar
school (high school in England). The
ensemble cast is superb and consists of
the same boys who played the roles on
stage. This is a lively and innovative film
full of comedy and pathos.
Perfume: The Story
of a Murderer
France/Germany – 2 hr 27 min – Tom
Tykwer - In English
German filmmaker Tom Tykwer (Run Lola
Run) takes a surrealistic turn in this
long-anticipated film about a young man
with an extraordinary sense of smell. His
obsession to create the ultimate scent
comes at a very high price – namely,
serial murder. Set in 18th century
France, PERFUME is a remarkably
audacious film that is visually stunning
and artistically challenging.
India/USA – 2 hr 2 min – Mira Nair
Mostly in English
From acclaimed Indian director Mira
Nair, THE NAMESAKE is a thoughtful film
about family, love, and self-discovery.
It’s about two generations of an IndianAmerican family – the parents who
moved from Calcutta to the U.S., and
their son who struggles to reconcile
his American identity with his cultural
heritage. This fine film is an affectionate
and touching portrait of one family’s
journey to a new life.
Notes on a Scandal
Pan’s Labyrinth
Miss Potter
The Good German
Great Britain – Richard Eyre
NOTES ON A SCANDAL presents a
tangled story of friendship between
two female teachers played with pitchperfect skill by Cate Blanchett and
Judi Dench. A relationship of mutual
admiration turns into one of jealousy
and betrayal as dangerous secrets
threaten their lives. A superb and
suspenseful drama about love, envy,
and loyalty.
Great Britain – Chris Noonan
Renee Zellweger stars in the title role
of this biopic about Beatrix Potter,
author of the Peter Rabbit stories and
other children’s books. Director Chris
Noonan (Babe) is well-versed in the
milieu of imaginative fancy, and he deftly
presents this story about creativity and
the workings of an artist’s mind. It is
also about a woman trying to realize her
dreams in Victorian England. With Ewan
McGregor and Emily Watson.
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Spain – 1 hr 52 min – Guillermo del Toro
With subtitles
PAN’S LABYRINTH is the darkly beguiling
journey of a precocious young girl in
war-torn 1940s Spain. A fairy tale not
even remotely intended for children,
this entrancing magical-realist drama
concocts a menacing spin on Alice in
Wonderland. With a combination of
gritty war realities and fantastic dream
sequences, this stunningly original film
is powerful and moving and well-worth
the violent, scary ride.
USA – 1 hr 45 min – Steven Soderbergh
Elegantly photographed in black and
white, THE GOOD GERMAN is a sleek
and stylish thriller about an American
journalist in post-WWII Berlin who
becomes embroiled in a mystery
involving his former mistress. Visually
appealing and smartly written, this latest
offering from director Soderbergh is a
conscious attempt to make a film in the
style of the golden age of Hollywood.
With George Clooney, Cate Blanchett,
and Tobey Maguire.
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE COUNTY THEATER
1907
Movies show in the
back room of the
former “County Linen”
building at 22 South
Main Street. It is
called Hellyer’s Movie
House.
1907 1909
1925
Doylestown’s first actual movie theater is built
in 1925 at the location of the current County
Theater. It’s called the Strand Theatre and
it opens on February 2, 1925. It’s operated
by Nicholas F. Power and partner Joseph A.
Wodock.
1925
1938
The Strand is torn down, making way for the construction of a new, modernized
theater. The County Theater opens on September 3, 1938 with a screening of
Shirley Temple’s Little Miss Broadway. The County has the latest movie equipment
and, more importantly, is equipped with air conditioning!
1937 1938
1940
1950
1997
After a successful capital campaign in 1996, the nonprofit County
Theater, Inc., purchases the building on April 1, 1997, and becomes the
official owner of the County Theater.
In September of 1997, the County
Theater is closed to make major
renovations. The theater re-opens
after nine weeks of work. The
building and its major systems
and projection booth are now in
excellent condition.
1970
1980
1992
1997
1998
The Neon Tower is removed from its perch
above East State Street in May 1998 and
returns in September 1998 completely
restored.
1999
The Marquee is removed in October
1999 and is restored and
re-installed in May 2000.
1998
1999
2006
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
1970s
The theater runs for a time
as a dollar theater showing
second run films. It also
hosts occasional live rock
concerts.
1909
Hellyer’s Movie
House is sold to
Otto Kolbe, owner of
the Lenape Building
at 1 South Main
Street. The theater
moves across the
street to an
auditorium in the
Lenape Building,
where it stays from 1909-1925.
1937
The Strand is sold to William Goldman &
Associates, a Philadelphia-based movie
theater chain. Charles Kahn, a Philadelphia
real estate developer and a competitor of
Goldman, purchases a separate property
on the corner of Clinton and State Streets
intending to open a competing theater
called the County Theater. Kahn approaches
Wodock about managing his theater. Seven
months later, Kahn buys out Goldman
and moves his plans for the County to the
Strand Theatre site.
1940
On November
18, 1940, a
near capacity
crowd attends
the first
Sunday movie
screening in
Doylestown.
1950s
The theater is leased to
Claude Schlanger and the
Budco Theaters Chain. In the
mid-fifties, yellow ceramic tiles,
as well as upper blue tiles, are
added to the façade, which,
together with the original lower
blue tiles, give the theater its
current distinctive look. Budco
builds the Barn Twin Cinema
in Doylestown Township in the
late 1960s, and continues to
operate the County into the
early 1970s.
1980s
Charles Kahn’s widow sells the
building to local businessman
Jonathan Rudolph. The back third
of the building is converted into
apartments. The theater is
then divided into two smaller
auditoriums. The theater faces
hard times. The theater is run
by two different independent
operators to limited success.
The theater closes in 1992.
1992
The chair of the Doylestown
Revitalization Board, Judge
Edmund V. Ludwig, approaches
owner Rudolph and a local film
society, Closely Watched Films,
about saving the theater. The
film society agrees to take on
the theater as a non-profit enterprise, with John Toner as the
Executive Director. This non-profit
venture, with the
help of hundreds
of volunteers,
breathes life back
into the theater.
The theater
reopens on February 3, 1993
with a screening of Enchanted
April. The Crying Game opens
a week later in the second auditorium. The non-profit group
starts renovating the theater
and restoring its art deco style.
Without the help and support of our
members, the County Theater project
would never have happened. Memberships continue to be the bedrock of our
success. Thank you all. We’d also like to
thank our Board of Directors, who guide
and oversee the theater. Our current
Board members are: Molly Lowell (President), Louise McLeod (Vice President),
Cheryl Royer (Secretary), Ron Strouse
(Treasurer), Herb Benjamin, Jim Bunn,
Pamela Byers, Gregory J. Gore, Mary Beth
Kineke, Jack McMillin, Richard Patterson,
Scott Petersen, John Soffronoff, Sandra
Teel Trainer, Lynn Taylor, Lou White, and
John Toner (Executive Director).
Some additional renovations are on the way – like more lighting and a new
PA system for Theater 1, so that we can better host special events. We’re also
looking at replacing the carpets in the inner lobby and theater aisles, as well
as generally refreshing the inner lobby design. These changes will occur over
the next 6-12 months.
Please give us your feedback. Your thoughts and suggestions and feedback
are welcome. Email us at [email protected] or leave a message at
215-348-1878. And if you have any old photos or memorabilia of the theater,
we’d love to see them.
Thanks,
John Toner, Executive Director
December 1, 2006
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16 S Main St • 215-230-7610
Sun 9am-8pm; Mon-Th: 9am-10pm; Fri-Sat:
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