Ready to experience this Epic film on the big screen? The Alex Film Society presents David Lean’s 
Lawrence of Arabia. The 1962 classic, renowned for its spectacular cinematography and is number 5 on the American Film Institute’s “Top 100 Films of All Time” list. See a restored print of this film classic at Glendale’s historic and meticulously restored Alex Theatre.
When: July 26th, 2008 at 1pm and 7pm.
Where: Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, (818) 243-2539
Runtime: 216 mins…over 3 1/2 hours!!
More Details About This Event from Goldstar.com:The Alex Film Society presents a Road Show presentation of LAWRENCE OF ARABIA at Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre. This 1962 Oscar® awarded Columbia Pictures release stars the legendary Peter O’Toole in his finest performance: T. E. Lawrence.
David Lean’s 1962 film, based on T.E. Lawrence’s autobiography The Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Lawrence of Arabia is one of the greatest epic films ever made. Shot for nearly two years on location in the Middle East, the film introduced us to newcomers Peter O’Toole and Omar Sharif.
Freddie Young’s Super Panavision 70 cinematography raised the bar or all films to follow. Lawrence of Arabia won seven Oscars® and is listed fifth on the American Film Institute’s top 100 films of all time and was just chosen by the AFI as its number one epic film.
After a royal presentation to the Queen of England, the film was cut for time. In 1989 missing footage was restored, and the Alex Film Society will screen the Road Show version of the original cut in Technicolor, 35mm widescreen and Dolby SR sound.
Road Show presentations were saved for major films in Hollywood’s golden era. Characterized by epic films, overture music, intermissions, printed programs and premium priced seating, Road Shows were a way for studios to differentiate the motion picture going experience, especially in the 1950’s as television began to decimate the cinema audience.
About The Alex Theatre:
The Alex Theatre is a historic, cultural and artistic treasure. Designed by architects Charles R. Selkirk and Arthur G. Lindley, the Alexander, as it was originally known, opened as a Vaudeville and silent movie theatre and later had a long career as a first run movie and major preview house. The theatre reopened in 1993 as a performing arts and entertainment venue.
