The Uptown Historical Society presents “A Day at the Movies in Uptown” on Saturday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. at Novar Hall in Truman College.
The program will present two features - “Uptown: Portrait of a Movie Palace” a recent documentary on the history of the nation’s grandest movie place featuring stunning footage of the theater. Also on the bill is “Uptown in the Movies” – a lively compilation of classic movie scenes shot in the streets and landmarks of Uptown.
Among the films featured are: “Thief” starring James Caan; “Next of Kin” with Liam Neeson and Ben Stiller; “A Family Thing” starring Robert Duvall; and “Home Alone Two” in which the lobby of the Uptown Theater is transformed into the world’s most spectacular toy store.
Suggested donation is $6 and the program will run approximately 90 minutes.
