Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

The Petrified Forest
starring Humphrey Bogart, Leslie Howard, and Bette Davis

Noted for Humphrey Bogart's breakout performance, this classic nail biter teems with desperate characters in dangerous situations. When down and out brit Alan (Howard) wanders into a remote diner, he charms the owner's daughter (Davis) who dreams of living in Paris. Too unstable for love, Alan departs, but soon finds himself back at the diner, held prisoner - along with several others - by a desperado (Bogart).

Doors open at 6:15 and admission, as always, is free. Donations are accepted and light refreshments will be served. For more information contact the library at 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:
Murder at the Gallop
Friday, August 22nd
6:30 p.m.
Room 208, Thomaston Academy Building

One of literature's most popular sleuths returns in this faithful adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic mystery. When an antisocial villager unexpectedly drops dead, most assume he suffered a heart attack -- everyone, that is, except Miss Marple (Margaret Rutherford). By scrutinizing each of the people who could have benefited from the victim's passing, she follows her instincts to reopen what seemed to be an open-and-shut case.

MURDER AT THE GALLUP was produced in 1983 and runs 81 minutes. The film, with refreshments provided, is free to the public but donations to the Friends of the Library will be appreciated.

The Academy Building is handicap accessible by the elevator in the parking lot. Call the library at 354- 2453 for further information.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:
The Horses Mouth
Friday, August 14th
Thomaston Academy Building room 208
6:30 p.m.

One of Alec Guinness's strangest British comedies, this Oscar-nominated film is well worth your time. An eccentric artist, just released from jail, somehow convinces rich "clients" to pay him for artwork they didn't order. A curious mixture of the usual British brand of subtle comedy with a pinch of black comedy thrown in, the Horse's Mouth will tickle your funny bone with its clever writing.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and admission, as always, is free. For more information call the library at (207) 354-2453.

Friday Night Film Series

The Friends of the Thomaston Public Library present:

The Motorcycle Diaries
Friday, May 15th
6:30 p.m.
Room 208, Thomaston Academy Building

This film tells the incredible true story of a 23-year-old medical student from Argentina, Che Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal), who motorcycled across South America with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna) in 1951-52. The trek became a personal odyssey that ultimately crystallized the young man's budding revolutionary beliefs. Walter Salles' films is based on Che's own diaries of the trip.

Doors and Bookshop open at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served and donations gratefully accepted. For more information call the library at (207) 354-2453.