The General: Fox Film Series

Historic Fox Theatre Restorations is proud to announce the next film in its 2015 Movie Series, The General, sponsored by Fred & Eva Beeks. One of the most revered comedies of the silent era, this 1926 film finds hapless Southern railroad engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) facing off against Union soldiers during the American Civil War. When Johnny's fiancée, Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack), is accidentally taken away while on a train stolen by Northern forces, Gray pursues the soldiers, using various modes of transportation in comic action scenes that highlight Keaton's boundless wit and dexterity. Live organ accompaniment will feature the original score. Showtimes on Saturday, August 8, are at 2 and 7 pm at the Fox Theatre in Historic Downtown Centralia, 123 South Tower Avenue. Rated PG. Admission for the movie is $8 per person, $7 for Members, and $20 per family (three to four persons). Presale tickets are available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1761389 and locally at Book 'n' Brush in Chehalis, Holley's Place, HUBBUB, Santa Lucia Coffee and PostNet in Centralia. Holley's Place Frozen Yogurt and the new Fox Theatre Concession Stand supply the best movie snacks including popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, pretzels, drinks and more! For more information, contact the Fox Theatre at (360) 623-1103. All proceeds from the event benefit the restoration of the Historic Fox Theatre.