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i f' 0 I tie Both 'universities have silled down a little '-KM- aad classes have begun. But student and Denton- jtes always find the time for movies, acd the Denlcm theaters begin the semester with' films of 'arid intrigue. "GUNS OK DARKNESS" begins today at the Campus Theater and will run through Tuesday. Starring Leslie Caron and David Kiven. this curreo: and provocative adventure--drama ts set in a fictitious Latin-American country by revolution.

Caron and Riven are cast as husband and wife who are caught tp in the violence when give aid to ihe wounded, deposed president, played by David Opa- toshu. In their attempts to get the wounded dictator (a a hospital, they are slopped by border guards and are forced to Qee itfder a hai! of bullets. Within sight of the border they are captured and the husband, who hales violence, is forced to kill a soldier. Their final attempt is successful and they safely cross the border. This production fs based on the novel "Act ot Mercy" by Francis Clifford.

AT THE FINE ARTS Theater "The Spartans" continues through Tuesday. Starring Richard Kgan, Sir Ralph Richardson, Diane Baker and Barry Cox, "300 Spartans" tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae. The battle was fought 2A centuries ago when the Greek city-states united to fignt the invading hordes of the Persian emperor Xerxes. Kgan is cast as the Spartaa King. Jjeonidag.

and David Farrar as Xertes. This epic is filmed in Cinemascope and color. AT THE CAMPCS Wednesday will be "Marco Polo" with Rory in the tiOe role. This oce stars Yoko Tani. Robert Hundar, ure, Screen CamJllo pOotis, Pierre Cressoy and Michael Choir.

"Marco Polo- tells of the 13th Century adventurer and his sec- wxl visit to toe strange world of the Great Wall of China, A forbidden love affair with the daughter of one of the most powerful men of history adds to the intrigue of one of the exploits of history. O.VB OF THE CLASSIC horror thrillers all lime, made fa- tnous by Loa Chaney in 1825, opens at the Fine Arts for a cne- engagement. The wierd and suspenseful tale, based on the story by Caston Leroux, retains all the terror and shock values in this British production. BilJed as the most costly "macabre picture ever made, "The Phantom of the Opera" stars Herbert Lorn in the title spot with Heather Sears, Thorley Wallers, Edward De Suoza and Michael Cough. Released by Universal-International, is in color.

The story begins in the plush London Opera House on opening night and journeys into the sewers of London where the Phantom lives and phys a huge pipe organ. The only friend the Phantom knows is a dwarf to whom he owes his life. Finally, to save a girl with a wonderful voice, the Phantom is himself the victim. AX EXTRA attraction at the amou Nevertheless', ring Paul Newman and Jackie Gteason. Also at the Student is a Wplt feature i Wednesday through Saturday, Road," "Cape Fear'' and "One- Two-Three." "THB MAN Who Shot Liberty Valance" begins tonight at Ihe Co- Ed Drive fn and beginning Thursday is "Mr.

Hobbs Takes A Vacation." James Stewart stars in both films and each portrayal is vastly different but still Stewart. In "Mr. Stewart is cast in the title role as the banker who'has his quiet vacation plans replaced by a family 'Togetherness" trip to beach. The family's borrowed cottage turns out to be a shambles and audierces get their first chance to laugh at Stewart since Cast along with him ts Maureen O'ltara, who proves to be a pretty fair comedienne. AT THE RAXCHO Drive In tonight is "Road to Hong Kong" starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Joan Collins and Dorothy Lamour.

The second feature is "Light in the Piazza" starring Olivia de Havilland, Rossaoo Brani, Yvet- le.Mimieux and George Hamilton. "Road to Honk Kong" is not necessarily as attempt to get back into the swing of the old "Road" pictures made by Hope, Crosby campus will begin Thursday with the Palterson-Uston fight pictures. The bout fa slated Tuesday night. J. P.

Harrison, manager of tie Campus, said the film'wai be the best 20 minutes of the fight It will run.for one week. AT THE TITJE.VT today, Monday and Tuesday vH be "The Coanancheros" starring Wayne. This adventure film fs in color and wide screen. On the same bill is "The Hustler" slar- racnoN TWO-! PACT nvnr Julius Caesar', Will Open Run Theatre Three, DaUas 1 doW awn arena playhouse, will Tlliarn Shakespeare's "Julius Cat- sat" Thursday as its first produc- on of the fail'season. John assistant and director ol the Alley Theater in Houston, is serving as guest director for the Dallas staging.

The production will be costumed i traditional Roman dress and will be played in full arena, hich approached the Elizabethan of Shakespeare's time more ian the morn day proscenium. Curtain time for Ihe opening night performance Is set for SCENE FROM THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' Opening This Week In Den ton it is the comedy style that mad: the other fihis so popular. This time. Hope acd Crosby are vaudeville, hoofers in Hong Kong where Hope looses his memory. The only drug that can cure bin is in Tibet, so naturally that's where the road leads them.

Beginning Tuesday and running through Saturday is "The Interns" taken from Ihe best seller by Richard Frede. As the title indicates it is a story sf doctors and medicine. Cliburn Event Opens The Van Cliburn Internatioaa Piano Competition will open lion- day in Fort Worth wjih many the world's finest young pianists seeking the $10,000 first prize. The competition, which runs through Oct. 7.

also includes contracts for concert appearances FORT WORTH Thurber Reviews Well Done The Fort Worth' Community Theater began its 1902 season this week as "A Thurber Carnival" opened for an eight-night run. 'A Thurber Carnival" is a review based on the best of James Thuiber's wit and humor. Fast moving and always humorous, "Carnival" bogins with a "Word Dance," where the cast comments to the audience, with ftitl another. In between are hilarious scenes from "Fables of Our Time" and other Tfcurbsr creations. Two NTSU graduates appear in the Review.

Jack Ellis is a new face on the Community Theater stage and a veteran of many college productions. Ellis was named best character and best sap- porting actor at NTSU one year. David Maberry is a former managing director of the NTSU Supper Theater and is a community theater veteran. The sets for the show are stylized Thurbcr cartoons, and it is the first musical production to be preserJcd by Community Theater. Blackouts are utilized for scene and story changes and there are IS "units" in the show.

Among the titles, Thurber readers Trill recognize "The Night The Bed Fell On Father," "The Unicorn in The "If Grant Had Been Drinking At Appoma- tox," "The CJothes Moth and Tbc, Luna Moth" end others. "The Night the Bed Fell- is a typical Tburbcr anecdote, well presented by William Carbcr. From thtre, the review goes to an updated story of "Little Red RMing Hood" but the Thurber version is called simply, "The Little Girl and the This modern "little girl" needs no help; the draws a gun from her basket of "goodies" and shoots the wolf. Moral: "It Isn't as easy to fool little girls as it used to be. If there ever has been ar.y doubt 'I A UNICORN" FROM 'A THURBER CARNIVAL' NT Graduate Jack Ellis, Jane Reddell as to what would have happened "If Grant Had Been Drinking at Appomatox," Thurber and Fxwin Stint as Grant clear up the question.

For the day-dreamers, there's "The Secret Life of Walter Mit- Iv" and for the dissatisfied, David Maberry as Mr. Prcbble leHs how "Mr. PrebMe Gels Rid cf His In fact, there is something for almost everyone' in "A Thurbcr Carnival." The exceptions are those who don't like to laugh and and don't enjoy the wit and humor of one of America's finest writers, -MILTON BELU and tours for the winner. Some 52 contestants representing 17 countries will participate, Cliburn, the tall pianist from Miss Laura Jane Musser of Lit lie Falls, donated the sec ond prize of $3,004. Third place Kilgore, contributed to the con-! -jnn er rece ve fourth test KOOO of a $5,000 fee he received for playing in Fort Worth in 1961.

He also has put up $600 for a special prize to the contestant who gives the best performance of the Brahms chamber works required in the semi finals. He'll be in Fort Worth most of the two weeks. Clibura helped work out the required repertory. It is a demanding program, designed to eliminate pianists who are not ready start their professional careers. A similar event, the Tschaftow- sky ia Moscow in 1953, brought worldwide acclaim to Cliburn and helped establish him as a ma- br pianist.

During ihe Tschatkowsky com- jetition Cliburn became-a friend of a rising young Soviet pianist, Mikhail Voskresenski. Yoskreseo- ski, cow 26, is one cf four Soviet entrants in Fort Worth. The $10,000 first prize was given by Dr. and Mrs. Irl Allison of Austin, through the National Gu3d of Piano Teachers.

Allison, president of the guild, said the nspiration was i who 'brought credit to the youth and he musical reputation of the United Stales." place $1,000, fifth $730, and shth $500. Additionally, Niemaa-Mar cus will present a $500 gold watch to the contestant who best per forms the work of American com poser Lee Hoiby. The winner's concert will be Oct. 7. The competitor! will be at TCU The National Guild of Piano Teachers, the Fort Worth Piano Teachers Forum, TCU and the Fort Worth Chamber of Com merce are sponsors.

A panel cf musical authorities headed by Milton Katims, conductor of the Seattle Symphony, will judge. Katims will conduct the 'EXTRA PATTERSON vsLlSTON IGHT PICTURE: Daily Luncheon Specials WEEKDAYS SUNDAYS $1.50 Up Cordially You To Dine With Us Intentate 35E-N PS.3W.J5M CUP HANDS! LOLITA IS COMING! STUDENT NOW THRU TUESDAY Admission 2-CARTOONS-2 HERBERT lOH-HaTHK SEARS STARTS WEDNESDAY FINE ARTS KOM TO HONG K0H6" SUrfi 7:00110:25 BINC CROSBY 'BOB HOPE JOAN COLLINS THE ROAD TO HONG KONG -AISO 1IGHT PIAZZA" StJrtt 8:35 love, could this story have happened NOW THRU Wtd. Feotum BONUS COUPONS A LESENO ABOUT pWTHE W1NNW6 OF THE WEST SURGES ftTOJjJlLlj HEROIC TWO GREAT APPEAR TOeETHCR FOR THE TIME! 1 IJbertyValance LISTON PATTERSON RORY CALHOUN MARCO POLO.