Tribute to Glenn Ford: Film Noir Double Bill at The Egyptian with Biography Book Signing
Egyptian Theatre, at N Las Palmas Ave (6712 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028)
- Full Price:
- $11.00
- Our Price:
- $5.50*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Framed and Mr. Soft Touch have expired.
The last date listed for Framed and Mr. Soft Touch was Saturday April 16, 2011 / 7:30pm.
Currently at Egyptian Theatre:
World's Best Commercials Screened in The Night of the Ad Eaters
- Full Price:
- $15.00
- Our Price:
- $7.50
Anyone who has ever watched the Super Bowl "just for the commercials" knows how entertaining a well-crafted television ad can be. Now, the American Cinematheque brings you The Night of the Ad Eaters, a celebration of jaw-dropping commercials from more than 60 countries. Spanning the classic to the contemporary, these spots offer something for everyone. Love celebrities? There will be ads featuring the likes of George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Newman. Cinephile? Don't miss commercials helmed by David Lynch, Roman Polanski and Robert Altman. Even Star Wars fans are treated to spots featuring characters from the epic film. From cars to booze to clothes, pitches for every kind of product will be screened in a riotous cavalcade of commerce. Check out the event description for the full line-up of this amazing touring program coming to the Egyptian Theatre. Learn More
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Written on Apr 18 2011Great fun - wonderful venue! Conversation with Peter Ford was delightful. "Framed" was fun and so "noir". Didn't stay for "Mr. Soft Touch".
Holly
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Written on Apr 18 2011Well attended event complete with a vintage venue and familiar stars! Fun time from the walk in to the very end! We were a bit late and ended near the front but the theater is well-kept and comfortable. We encountered some congestion getting back to the freeway, but not too bad. It was a lovely 'retro' evening!
More Information About Framed and Mr. Soft Touch
Website
http://www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/framed-mr-soft-...
Description
Framed, 1947, Columbia [Sony Repertory], 82 min, Film Noir.
In this rarely seen piece of prime-grade pulp, taciturn Glenn Ford barrels his broken-down truck into a rural California town and is quickly engulfed in adultery, embezzlement and murder. Janis Carter is the long, tall drink of delicious poison he can’t resist, a frosty sample of pure ’40s film noir femme fatale. Barry Sullivan is his usual sly self as the not-so-unwilling cuckold. The script by Ben Maddow (The Asphalt Jungle) hits all the notes originated by James M. Cain, and director Richard Wallace has a good time playing them.
Mr Soft Touch, 1949, Columbia [Sony Repertory], 93 min, Film Noir. This ultra-rare comedy-noir hybrid features Glenn Ford as a returning World War II vet who knocks over the Frisco nightclub he used to own. When the gangster owners come gunning for him, Ford finds sanctuary by getting arrested for a misdemeanor - only to find himself back in hot water when he’s sprung by a do-gooder social worker (Evelyn Keyes) for the holidays. Directed by Henry Levin and Gordon Douglas, this is an odd combination of romantic comedy, schmaltzy sentiment and hardboiled noir.
Neither film is available on DVD.
There will be a discussion between films with Ford's son, Peter Ford, with a book signing in the Egyptian lobby from 6:30-7:15pm of Peter Ford’s new book Glenn Ford: A Life.
About the Ticket Supplier: American Cinematheque
The American Cinematheque is a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Picture in all its forms. The Cinematheque presents the best of film and video - ranging form the classics to the outer frontiers of the art form.