Zeffirelli Puts New Spin on Romeo and Juliet
A youthful Zeffirelli version of Romeo and Juliet brings vibrant modern energy while preserving Shakespearean language and setting. Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey star as the young lovers, with strong supporting performances from Milo O'Shea John McEnery and Robert Stephens. Filmed in Italy in lush color with notable music, it aims to win new fans for the immortal tale.
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Italy
Franco Zeffirelli
Cedar Rapids
Juliet Zeffirelli
Leonard Whiting
Olivia Hussey
Juliet
Shakespeare
Milo O’shea
Friar
Michael York
Tybalt
John McEnery
Mercutio
Pat Heywood
Paul Hardwick
Egyptian Universities Reopen Amid Riots After Wave of Deaths
Six Egyptian universities reopened on Saturday after six weeks of closure at the height of student riots. Demonstrations in Alexandria and Mansoura left at least 20 people dead and many wounded, with clashes reported near campus gates.
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Cairo
Egypt
Alexandria
Mansoura
Saturday Double Feature on KCRG Channel 9
The Naked Brigade and None But The Lonely Spy headline the Saturday night bill on KCRG TV Channel 9 airing a 9 30 start.
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The
Naked Brigade
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Yellow Submarine cartoon spirit fuels Beatles fantasy
A witty 85 minute color cartoon based on The Beatles Yellow Submarine and their songs. Old Fred escapes Pepperland via a yellow submarine to seek help from the Beatles as Blue Meanies threaten music. The film blends satire with imagination and appeals to both children and arthouse fans.
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Pepperland
Sgt. Pepper
Lonely Hearts Club Band
Fred
Liverpool
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
A Flea in Her Ear Enjoys Farce With Rex Harrison
Rex Harrison stars in a witty film adaptation of Georges Feydeau's farce about Victor Chandebisse and Gabrielle celebrating their ninth anniversary. Misunderstandings escalate at a hotel with a double, and romance chaos resolves into happy couples despite weak minor characters and uneven pacing.
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Rex Harrison
Georges Feydeau
Victor Chandebisse
Gabrielle
Rosemary Harris
Victor
Poche
Theater and Film Showings Listing
Catalog of theater times for Paramount and Plaza venues plus IOWA WORLD MARION and other titles. Includes screenings for The Brotherhood Yellow Submarine Dr Dolittle Romeo and Juliet A Flea in Her Ear cartoons Anzio and Dont Just Stand There with various showtimes and shorts.
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Plaza
Cedar Rapids Recreation Agency Re-elects Officers for 1969
Cedar Rapids recreation commission re-elected its officers at the annual meeting. Dr. Dawson E. Grim will remain chairman with A. H. Igram as vice chairman and Mrs. A. A. Pufall as secretary. Nevin Nichols was reappointed director of recreation. The reports show all 13 ice skating rinks were open and heavily used.
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Cedar Rapids
Christmas vacation fun and fitness program draws record crowd
A cooperative program at six junior schools over six days during Christmas vacation attracted 7,282 participants. Harding led with 2,002 registrations, including 3,052 elementary and 4,229 junior high students, split 5,594 boys and 1,688 girls across morning and afternoon sessions.
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Jones Park
Harding
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