Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

The Amarillo Globe-Times from Amarillo, Texas • Page 33

Location:
Amarillo, Texas
Issue Date:
Page:
33
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

By BIU. McIIBVNOLDS Globe-Times Air.uiemenl Editor As' an "addition to the'short list of "motion pictures, noiv comes Big Country, "'expansive Western 'In Technicolor and Techniratria; which starts its' initial AmarilJo engagement today at the Paramount Theater. every iray, "The Big Country" thrives oh' perfection, a.chi«vcd through touch of Director William Wylcf; the super photography-- far belter than ordinary-- by Franz F. Planer; and several Academy Award- wo.thy performances. picture is BIG "In every way, including a running time of almost throe hours, The patiently unfolding story Is told In terms of an Easterner (Gregory Peck) Mho' finds, him' self enmeshed In a hitter when he goes West to marry the daughter (Carroll Baker) of Maj.

Terrlll (Charles Blckford), wealthy land owner and bitter rival of Hie uncouth Harinassejs (headed by Burl Ives.) How the "dude" resolves these difficulties provides a story of great dramatic cower and ono TUB Ril.l.INO THK BIG At the Pars. mount. Ad.ipl?d by Jessamin Weil Wjler Cram nmrl by Rtd H-imHIoo, wild scrffnj'bj- hj- Jurnt Sj BJrtlell and Robfrt Wlldrr. William WlJiJer and rtrlt. IHnrlet William Wjler.

by L'nlltJ Artists. McKay Maraxwi Ttrrtll I-wch Kinmswy OlaJVKjnrr firfiory Jtan Simmons Carroll Bal.tr Clurttoii HeMon Butl fharlM KfcUort Alfonso RHojs Chuck that gives each member of the brilliant cast full scope for his talents. In refusing to 'change "'hat he to be the proper and civilized way of life for the bitter strife of Western existence. Peck underlines the friendly satire of i'The Big Country," which often Becomes deadly serious with cold hale and extensive silences. Peck says, "I'm not responsible for what people think, but for what I am He tries to prove this by riding a bucking horse -but no one is looking; by fighting the tough and brutal ranch foreman (Charlton Hestdn) but when no one is looking.

In other words, the character is responsible to himself and not to any specific Jcod'e of uniformity. Some of the acting is superb. Ives is gruff with Neanderthal grace. Heston jwrfeclly passionate Intensity and loyal devotion. Wliile betne' brutish renegade; Chuck dresses his character in essential weakness.

-The performance. of this former big league first baseman Is little short of mirac-. ulous, is that of Alfonso Jrientlly Mexican work-. er. Since "The Kg Country" has been completed, Redoyu has died.

Scope 'and freshness are the One ol the greatest knock-about- rights ever libned is shown in "The Big Coanlry," starting at the Paramount Theaier today. The combatants ore Charlton Heston arid Gregory Peek. The exhaustive fight sequence look 14 hours to shoot. wo indispensable ingredients of his off-beat Western. To achieve he effects he wished.

Wyler sent lis stars and crew' to many, locd- jons, including-the Drais Ranch near Stockton, with its more than 3,000 rolling acres grazing land with, as-far-as-can- see vistas- of -heat-yellmved -wild oats and. grass. HOW ABOUT IT: Bigger than just Big. i Series )pens Campaign CANYOX The.Community Con- erls membership campaign is now eirig conducted in Canyon. Siemberships' for' the senes of iree or concerts are $6 dulls-and.

53 students. first oriccrl on Nov. 10, when A big department store in Oslo Norway, made a hit with America" week. Giving Tiro Shinrs Here WATCH WORDS Milton Bcrle will present a "no- Jormat format" and no guest stars just he starts his first series in than two years today'at 8 p.m. on KGNC-TV, Channel 4 The scries will be titled "Milton Kcrlo Slurring In the Krift Hall." IMirlng today's hilllal program Berlo will be prominent--hut not those providing "entertainment." The comedian will use portion ot his premiere- to introduce billy May--talented, affable and rotund composcr-conductor-arrang- er.

who will direct the orchestra for Berlo's shows. Following tlieir that, ulll present his newest musical creation, "SO- Second Symphony." Boric also will present the Dun hills (lap dancing Irio), who were ono of the supprling acts that ac companied his throughout liis smash night club lour this pas summer. Bcrle will start the policy ic has adopted lor the entire se ries (ho introduction of "new Identity'of the firsl one i being kept top secret until tonight Milton Eerie Starring in tht Kraft Music Hall" series will be produced and staged by Hal Kan ter and directed by Selwyn Toviber It will originate live from NBC 1 Color City Studios in Burbank Calif. Alaska Is Hie land over whosfl vast terrain High Adventure wilh Lowell Thomas will chart Us course when tho program re. turns for its second season today at 7 p.m.

on KFDA-TV, Channel 10. Bat Masterson travels to Tomb stone to help a friend retain fc gambling house and is forced int a game of "Double Showdown in the premiere episode of 111 new authentic Western series, today at 8:30 p.m. on KGNC-TA Barry stars in the title rpl of tht famed U. marshal, India scout and gunfighter. -V Barbara Bel Oeddes and Jackie Cooper will star in an adaptation ot the successful Broadway play, "Mid-Summer," on the U.

S. Steel Hour af 9 p.m. on KFDA- TV, Channel 10. Guests on the Jack Pnar Show at 10:30 p.m. on KGNC-TV, Channel I.

will be Alan Copeland and Don of War Play Opener Stall PhoU) Two prisoners ol war in "Stalag 17" are intently interested in Geneva man (Edgar C. Spiller) and his package. They are portrayed by Andrew Lucarelli, left, and Buck Altman. The play by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski opens'the 1)58-59 ALT season today at 8:15 p.m. in Wolllin Village.

"Stalag 17" will also staged on Thursday-through-Salurday. General admission tickets are priced at $1.75, cdults; and $1, lor students and servicemen. Season tickets are also itill available. Cl iaht a rieaire STALAG 17," a play about prisoners pi war by Donald Bevan and Edmund Trzcinski. Directed by Dick Dye.

At the Amarillo Liltle Theatre, Wolllin Village, p.m. The includes 21 men. Former prisoners ot be admitted free to a performanceion evening of (heir-choice. The GlpBe-Times review will be printed, in edition-ol BAXK SET UP IX-TRAILER CORIN'NA, branch of nearby Men-port, bank ha )een set up at Corinna--in trailer. It -offers a services available commercial bank except saf deposit boxes he noted Chinese baritone, wei-Szc, will perform with ShouJfiriie Guide "No Time for Sergeants," with Andy Griffith, features at 1, 3:10, 7:33, 9:44.

PARAMOUNT: "The Big Colin- iniarilto Symphony in Canyon. In Amarillo, memberships, may e'obtained from Bill Lalson, di- ector of the 'Amarillo High School and; from Miss'Mary Ruth Mc- Oilley and-Miss Elsa Porter, 2113 'ackson; and from the Cooper -Jlelin record Memberships may be obtained in Canyon by writing to Box 777, West exas Station, or by calling Milton Morris and David Kaplan at either tie Ex-Students office or the Music a i Some from 45 na- are expected at Cologne's L958 fall hardware fair. ELEPHANT TABLE BUILT LANGFORD, England (UPD- Cecil Cullen thought his was being pulled when he given an order to build a table big enough for an elephant. But the man who asked Arthui head of one of Brit leading veterinary was 'serious. He wanted 'it for a new animal hospital which opcriec here Saturday.

Cullen's table, was the main attraction a opening day festivities. A London.brass!ere manufactur er now proudly drives an bearing. Hie" BRA ANSLKY COULD HAVE HAD MORGAN'S- INSTANT A WASH TO HUN HIS KIDS THRU SATURDAY NITE. ANSLEY CLEANERS 15th WEEKLY. Thursday Is Family Night BMBECUE For every adult, one fhild-under 12 can eat free OR for'every adult, one child 12 to 16 can eat for HALF BAR-BE-CUE FRIED CHICKEN 1 ENCHILADAS TACOS i 10 to Irj p-m.

Sundays 12 to a p.m. FLcnty tH AMJ I A try," with Burl Ives and Carroll Baker, features' at 1, 3:50, 9:40. Runners," with Audie Murphy, features at 1, 2:12, 4:32, 10:02, ENDS JN DRAW BELGRADE '(UP1) American chess wizard Bobby. Fischer's, return game against the Yugoslav international Janosevic ended in.a draw in-41 moves Saturday. Fischer will playanothci two ''Double" games-before'going on a tour of-Slovenia.

He has expressed wish to play agains Yugoslav champion Bora Ivkov. Classliied Want Artii Get Kesultsl Jerry Lee Lewis, popular entertainer, will appear in person today in the Municipal Auditorium. He will girt two ihows--crt and 9 p.m. Student Ice Skating Sessions art offering to the school ehiWrw ol AiMriila a two how ice skating session day ptr week from 4 to 6 p.m. at a special student prkt of SOc, wfckh includes furnishing skates, plus basic skating iKtractioRS.

of the number of schools, the following assigned THURSDAY from 4 to 6 p.m. Houston Jr. Hljh Olncn Park Avondnle San Jaclnla Margaret Wills you are welcome ANY sflernoon) spectator eharjfe for parents accomiianylnc children Amarillo Ice Arena I I A TWIN CANNON HICMVfAr PHONE ft 6-6421 TASCOSA OS NOB Tfc PHONE DR 2-8146 II i. i i i t. tt ml Operation TRAIL PHONE OH 2-3967 FORTY GUNS PALO DURO CANTON 4T GEOtGlA St PHONE fl 6-6521 TriStatt DRt-4370 SUNSET PHONE OR 3-3240 WAY nos OCT.

12 The Chuck Wagon Gang i The Plainsmen Quartet (Formerly, the. Stamps Quartcf). CITY AUDITORIUM 2 P.M. Doors Open at 1 P.M; Children' Adiill! Uckeli) Jhft Door'. 1 I on iMe 'it A uoniilom, 611 Polk K-ZIp Studios, 80S "iidaifuil' Wo! 111.

I'llluc age 34' Oct. 8, 1958 I.K CHAKOKS; KOUNTZK, Tex. (AP)-Disi: S. Coc of Kounlzo sail! charges filed (Wednesday against Aldi'ldgc, 28, of Boaumohl, rmcr office employe of DIG Kirby imber at.SILsljco,' tic.of Uic embealcd had ien' 'r'ccovcml. MPRSON! FLOS CARL PERKINS And 11 Other Reeordlnn ArtlsU" 2 TflNinUT 6 9 p.m.

luniuni CITY AUDITORIUM Advance Tickets On Sals at KLYN INTERSTATE THEATttES'M I A A VUli' ANDY GRIFFITH IOBOW JMII CMMU "mm- mm I im ssm WMm 1 Adults 90c--Student Cards 2ac A by day And loving warm woman night Caribbean into no-man's- water I eODIE i PATRICIA.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Amarillo Globe-Times Archive

Pages Available:
314,789
Years Available:
1924-1977