East of Eden
Friday, August 13
6:30 PM
Room 208, Thomaston Academy
Set in California's Salinas Valley, Elia Kazan's adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel centers on Cal Trask (Dean), the black sheep of a stern farmer (Raymond Massey). Tired of being compared to his perfect brother, troublemaker Cal tries in vain to please his father. The two finally face off when Cal confronts his dad with the truth about his allegedly dead mother, played by Jo Van Fleet. Julie Harris and Burl Ives co-star.
Friday Night Films are shown free of charge and light refreshments will be served. The them for August is "50's Icons: Marlon Brando and James Dean". Doors and bookstore open at 6 and donations are gratefully accepted. For more information call the library at 354-2453.
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