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Free Monday Movie Night Features Ma & Pa Kettle Back On The Farm

  • dateAugust 7, 2024
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Monday Movies Are Back this Summer at the Historic Owen Theatre!

The Historic Downtown Branson Community Improvement District is pleased to partner with Branson Regional Arts Council to present a series of Classic Films that were actually shown at the Historic Owen Theatre when they first came out in the 30’s and 40’s. Everyone is invited to join us this Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7pm as we relive the nostalgia of great classic movies at the Historic Owen Theatre with your family and friends!

FREE ADMISSION – SEATING IS LIMITED

No reservations required, but seating is limited and on a first come basis. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film starting at 7:00pm. The concession stand will be open with fresh popcorn, refreshments and other tasty treats available.

Monday, August 12th – 7pm – Ma & Pa Kettle – Back On The Farm (1951 – featuring starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride.)

Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick. It is the third installment of Universal-International‘s Ma and Pa Kettle series starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. It was also the last completed film of director Sedgwick’s long career. The Kettles leave their ultra-modern home and return to the country looking for uranium. Ma and Tom’s mother-in-law, Mrs. Parker, fight over whether their grandchild will be raised “hygienically”.

The photo above was taken when the film was shown at the Owen Theatre in 1951. Left to right: Jim Owen, Comedian Smiley Burnette, Steve Miller)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MORE MONDAY MOVIES THIS SUMMER!

  • August 12th– 7pm – Ma & Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951) 80min
  • August 19th– 7pm – Spencer Tracy in They Gave Him a Gun (1937) 94min
  • September 2nd– 7pm – Mae West in I’m No Angel (1933) 87min
  • September 9th– 7pm – Henry Fonda in That Certain Woman (1937) 1:33min
  • September 16th– 7pm – Steven Spielberg’s Jaws (1975) 124min

“We are excited to partner with BRAC to offer free classic films. BRAC and the Historic Owen Theatre are a vibrant part of our community and history. It’s always a pleasure to work with our friends and neighbors!  We recommend you arrive early for best parking, then take some time before the films to shop, dine and explore downtown!” 

– Cris Bohinc, Administrator Historic Downtown Branson CID

In 2006, downtown Branson worked with the city and state to form the Historic Downtown Branson CID. The purpose was to help Historic Downtown generate more visitors when its new neighbor arrived; The Branson Landing. The downtown CID started the first public transportation system in Branson and operated within a “Community Improvement District”. The FREE trolleys join Historic Downtown with The Landing!

The “District” provides many things. Several trolleys that are free for riders and paid for by a 1-cent sales tax collected by businesses in the district. Also, Christmas light displays in November and December, lots of advertising on TV, social media, website and so much more!!

The District also partners with the DBBA to get out over 200,000 downtown brochures annually and other needs. The CID is currently working with the city to make upgrades to the public Awbery bathroom and to have the downtown’s landscaping completely redone!

The Historic Downtown Branson CID’s only goal, is to bring more business and beauty to downtown!!

Visit RideSparky.com for updates, the live trolley tracker and much more!

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