Lindo Theatre Introduces Classic Film Series Featuring "The Western" September 22, 2010

For many decades and across the world, the western was the mainstay of movies - the epic struggle of good vs. evil, cattle barons vs. poor sod busters, the fast drawing sheriff vs. the outlaw. Celebrating this epic period in time, the Lindo Theatre is showcasing a series of classic western films. “The Western” series is co-sponsored by Highland Community College and Stephenson County Historical Society,

As an added bonus for those who purchase the series tickets, the Lindo Theatre will offer complimentary admission to the timeless holiday favorite, White Christmas, on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Classic Westerns Series at Lindo Theatre:

September 22: Stagecoach

Directed by John Ford, this epic movie stars a young John Wayne as “The Ringo Kid,” who travels with a memorable group of outcasts trying to avoid Geronimo and his Apaches

October 6: My Darling Clementine

Another John Ford western stars Henry Fonda and is based on the famous gunfight at O.K. Coral between the Earp brothers, Doc Holiday and the Clanton Gang

October 27: High Noon

Gary Cooper stars as a marshal, who gets no help from townfolk, but is personally compelled to face a returning deadly enemy and his gang

November 10: Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid

Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as a train-robbing Wyoming duo, who are the leaders of the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall gang and in love with the same dance hall girl

There will be a brief introduction before each movie and a discussion immediately following led by Ed Finch, Executive Director of the Freeport Historical Museum and Alan Wenzel, Speech Communications Instructor at Highland Community College, who have carefully selected films representing each of the four decades from the 1930s to 1960s. The program is designed to offer movie-goers the experience of viewing time-honored American Film classics on the big screen along with the opportunity to discuss various aspects of each film. For tickets and additional information, please call the Lindo Theatre at (815) 233-0413.

Official Website: http://www.classiccinemas.com