See the following release for something different on a Jersey Stage - the world premeire of a restored Frank Capra film, "Rain or Shine," at the historic Palace Theatre on the shores of Lake Muscontcong, home of the Growing Stage, the children's Theatre of New Jersey.
A good chance to visit a cool old theater and be a part of a cool event--the movie hasn't been on a big screen in 70 years.
Also a good chance to finally use the image feature on this blog. Thought you guys deserved an upgrade.
Off to the Shakespeare Theatre of NJ tomorrow for the opening of "The Bald Soprano." Something different this time--they've added the occasional post-show discussion with cast to the program at every performance, which promises to be 90 minutes, no intermission. Mrs. Willie will be leased. She loves the short ones.
She's gonna hate "Blood and Roses." But I promise to be my usual objective self.
Read on, moving picture fans. I'll be back with a Review Preview hopefully by Sunday night.
8/10/07
For Immediate Release
Restored Capra Movie to Premiere at Netcong’s Palace Theatre - Home of The Growing Stage Theatre – The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey
Netcong, NJ -- A world premiere in Netcong, New Jersey! Well almost – an early Frank Capra movie not seen on the big screen for over 70 years has been restored and will debut on September 15, 2007 at Netcong’s Palace Theatre. Thanks to a collaboration of The Growing Stage Theatre – The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey and the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, arrangements have been made with Sony Pictures for the September 15th premiere of Rain or Shine.
Rain or Shine was originally released in August 1930, just two years after the introduction of sound into movies. It starred Joe Cook, one of the leading comedians of the day, and his sidekick Dave Chasen, as well as Tom Howard and Joan Peers. Rain or Shine had been a successful Broadway musical when a young Frank Capra decided to adapt it to the silver screen as a non-musical.
Originally released by Columbia Pictures, the film was a vehicle for Joe Cook to show off his many talents. Completely restored by Sony Pictures, the film is now considered important as an example of Frank Capra’s work prior to his success as director of such hit movies as It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Meet John Doe and It's a Wonderful Life.
Why Netcong? Joe Cook formerly lived at Lake Hopatcong - just a few miles from the theater. He is considered one of the lake’s most famous residents, having lived there full time for almost two decades. In fact, he entertained most of the cast of Rain or Shine at his lake house known as "Sleepless Hollow." Originally finding fame as a vaudeville performer, Cook became one of Broadway’s leading stars in the 1920s and 1930s and starred in the Broadway production of Rain or Shine.
The premiere is a collaboration of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum and The Growing Stage Theatre, which makes its home at and operates the Palace Theatre. Built in 1919, the Palace was an entertainment landmark for over 50 years in the communities of northwest New Jersey. Commencing as a silent movie and vaudeville house, it later featured talking movies, local high school plays and graduations, minstrel shows and other live entertainment. It is the perfect venue in which to show the film – 77 years after its original premiere.
Tickets are $10 and can be obtained through the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum at 973-398-2616 or at LHHISTORY@ATT.NET.
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A scene from Rain or Shine shows Joe Cook balancing on a ball in a circus trick as Dave Chasen (far left) and Joan Peers watch anxiously. The musician on the far right is unknown
Netcong, NJ -- A world premiere in Netcong, New Jersey! Well almost – an early Frank Capra movie not seen on the big screen for over 70 years has been restored and will debut on September 15, 2007 at Netcong’s Palace Theatre. Thanks to a collaboration of The Growing Stage Theatre – The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey and the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum, arrangements have been made with Sony Pictures for the September 15th premiere of Rain or Shine.
Rain or Shine was originally released in August 1930, just two years after the introduction of sound into movies. It starred Joe Cook, one of the leading comedians of the day, and his sidekick Dave Chasen, as well as Tom Howard and Joan Peers. Rain or Shine had been a successful Broadway musical when a young Frank Capra decided to adapt it to the silver screen as a non-musical.
Originally released by Columbia Pictures, the film was a vehicle for Joe Cook to show off his many talents. Completely restored by Sony Pictures, the film is now considered important as an example of Frank Capra’s work prior to his success as director of such hit movies as It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Meet John Doe and It's a Wonderful Life.
Why Netcong? Joe Cook formerly lived at Lake Hopatcong - just a few miles from the theater. He is considered one of the lake’s most famous residents, having lived there full time for almost two decades. In fact, he entertained most of the cast of Rain or Shine at his lake house known as "Sleepless Hollow." Originally finding fame as a vaudeville performer, Cook became one of Broadway’s leading stars in the 1920s and 1930s and starred in the Broadway production of Rain or Shine.
The premiere is a collaboration of the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum and The Growing Stage Theatre, which makes its home at and operates the Palace Theatre. Built in 1919, the Palace was an entertainment landmark for over 50 years in the communities of northwest New Jersey. Commencing as a silent movie and vaudeville house, it later featured talking movies, local high school plays and graduations, minstrel shows and other live entertainment. It is the perfect venue in which to show the film – 77 years after its original premiere.
Tickets are $10 and can be obtained through the Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum at 973-398-2616 or at LHHISTORY@ATT.NET.
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A scene from Rain or Shine shows Joe Cook balancing on a ball in a circus trick as Dave Chasen (far left) and Joan Peers watch anxiously. The musician on the far right is unknown
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