THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY starring the classic film ladies heart throb, Tyrone Power… and the girl every male would love to take on a PICNIC, Kim Novak… is the feature film in November. And what a magnificent pairing this is. They melt into one another’s arms like butter on hot toast. Romeo and Juliet never looked so good.
A biography of the famed pianist Eddy Duchin, this is a romantic film in every sense of the word. It is also a story of success, bitterness, and redemption. Through it all, you will marvel at the skill Tyrone Power displays in his role of one of the great pianists of the first part of the 20th Century. His keyboard artistry is a compelling display of showmanship, breathing a brilliance into the musical sequences. He should have been nominated for an Oscar for this one.
Progressing from the jazz-age to the post-war years, this film portrays the world around the central players in as real a fashion as Hollywood has ever done… indeed, far better than most, including the recent GREAT GATSBY. And I guarantee this film will remain with you when you leave Old City Hall. However, a word of caution… Bring at least two handkerchiefs.
THE EDDY DUCHIN STORY screens at 7:00pm on Friday, November 15th. There will be the usual cartoon, coffee, tea, and cookies or snacks.
Mayor Paul Becker
Posted November 12, 2013