The Jules Verne Festival and the L.A. Historic Theatre Foundation (LAHTF) revive the Golden Age of Downtown Los Angeles glamour and entertainment with a series of star-studded screenings and special events in Broadway world-famous movie palaces. On Sat. June 13, TONY CURTIS and two of his most beloved movies - HOUDINI and SOME LIKE IT HOT (50th ANNIVERSARY) - will launch the series at the Million Dollar Theater!
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Saturday, June 13, 2009
at
The Million Dollar Theater, 307 S. Broadway at 3rd.
World famous Movie Star TONY CURTIS is to be feted as the Jules Verne Festival and the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation present THE MAGIC OF TONY CURTIS. Mr. Curtis will be on hand for the day-long celebration.
THE MAGIC OF TONY CURTIS kicks off with a special matinee screening of Curtis’ 1953 biopic classic, HOUDINI. Before HOUDINI, live on the Million Dollar stage, Escape Artist Curtis Lovell II will attempt Houdini’s water torture escape in a tribute to Curtis’ portrayal of the legendary performer. ” Lovell, praised in the media as the “Modern-Day Houdini”, is a lifelong fan of Curtis and HOUDINI. For more information: www.curtislovell.com
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of SOME LIKE IT HOT, Billy Wilder’s timeless comedy masterpiece starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, as it hits the big screen in the magical setting of the legendary Million Dollar Theater (1918). Tony Curtis will be live, onstage to receive the Jules Verne Legendaire Award honoring his extraordinary career and the publication of his new biography, ‘American Prince: A Memoir’.
THE MAGIC OF TONY CURTIS is the fourth installment in the once-in-a-lifetime series of “JULES VERNE
LEGENDAIRE AWARDS” events highlighted by Red Carpet Arrivals, Surprise Events, Glamorous Stars and much more! Blade Runner, The Birds, and 2001: A Space Odyssey are the first three JULES VERNE LEGENDAIRE AWARD winners.
Proceeds from THE MAGIC OF TONY CURTIS will help bring more great entertainment to Broadway’s historic stages and share the magic of great classics on the silver screen with new generations.
