Lake Theatre Celebrates 75 Years with Classic Film Series June 13, 2011

Oak Park, IL – In celebration of its milestone 75th anniversary, the historic Lake Theatre, at 1022 Lake Street, is showcasing a Classic 1936 Film Series throughout the year. Each film is presented on the second Monday of every month, at 1 PM and 7 PM. The next film in the series, My Man Godfrey, is slated for Monday, June 13. Admission is $5 per person.

Witty, inspiring, enlightening, and fun…these are the films of 1936 the year the iconic Lake Theatre first opened its doors in the heart of downtown Oak Park. The film series gives patrons a rare opportunity to experience these classic films as they were originally meant to be seen – on the big screen in a historic theatre.

My Man Godfrey stars William Powell and Carole Lombard. Spoiled rich girl Irene Bullock (Lombard) picks up someone she assumes is a bum as part of a scavenger hunt and decides to keep him on as the family butler. In the process, Godfrey (Powell) teaches her about life, money and happiness – and that everything is not as it seems. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including all four acting categories. It is ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top comedies of all time.

UPCOMING 1936 CLASSIC FILM SERIES AT THE LAKE:
Second Monday of each Month at 1PM & 7PM
All Seats $5—Tickets available at Lake Theatre box office
July 11 Modern Times
Aug. 8 San Francisco
Sept. 12 Great Ziegfeld
Oct. 10 Tarzan Escapes
Nov. 14 After the Thin Man
Dec. 12 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town