Free Monday Movie Night Features Spencer Tracy in They Gave Him A Gun
August 16, 2024
Branson Regional Arts Council
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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 19, 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 19th – 7pm – They Gave Him A Gun (1937 – featuring starring Spencer Tracy)
They Gave Him a Gun is a 1937 American crime drama film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and starring Spencer Tracy, Gladys George and Franchot Tone. The picture bears a resemblance to later films noir, with its dark theme regarding the struggles and failures of a man trying to take a criminal shortcut to the American dream. Come enjoy this classic film about a World War I veteran who married the girlfriend of his presumed-dead war buddy falls into the racketeering business.
The photo above was taken when the film was shown at the Owen Theatre in 1937.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MORE MONDAY MOVIES THIS SUMMER!
- 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!
The Branson Regional Arts Council was founded in 1965 as the “Taney Arts Council,” and officially established 501 (c)(3) non-profit status as “Branson Arts Council, Inc.” in 1993.
Our mission is “to create exceptional artistic, cultural and educational opportunities for our community.”
Financial support is provided by BRAC members, theatre patrons, private donors, as well as additional grant support from the Missouri Arts Council and other organizations.
BRAC, PO Box 2004, Branson, MO 65615
