Summer Film Series Closing Party featuring Lawrence of Arabia

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Date/Time: 
Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 6:15pm - 11:10pm
Location: 
Paramount Theatre

(1962) (231 min.) (Color) (DTS Digital Stereo) (70mm) (Restored)

Film Fans receive complimentary admission to the evening by showing their Film Fan card.

Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Shariff, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains.  Directed by David Lean.   Quite simply one of the great films of all time (# 7 on the AFI Top 100 list)  and the ultimate use of 70mm.  The story of romantic adventurer T.E. Lawrence's involvement in the WWI British activities in Arabia, told with an intelligence and literacy that grows richer with each viewing, as does Freddie Young's unsurpassed cinematography of the gorgeous and unrelenting desert.  Multiple Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Cinematography, Score.  O'Toole scores with what must be the most remarkable debut in film history.  Restored print!
 
Closing Night Party:  Festivities will begin at 6:15 and will feature live camels under the Paramount Theatre marquee. Head inside the Theatre to enjoy a display of classic film memorabilia by collector and film expert Jim Tumblin. Plus, we'll have performances by traditional belly dancers in the Paramount Lobby. The night is designed to get you in the spirit to enjoy one of Hollywood's greatest films of all time in Austin's only Movie Palace. 

The Paramount Summer Film Series happens every summer from late May until early September.    Details of the current series and additional screenings can be found on the Paramount Performance Calendar