Friday, June 27, 2008 - Fort Pierce LIbrary Announces July Monday At The Movies
The Fort Pierce Branch Library announces the lineup for ''Monday at the Movies'' this July. Held every Monday, the library will present a free film, starting at 2 p.m.; complete with popcorn and drinks.- July 7 - ''The Story Lady'' starring Jessica Tandy. A retired woman sought out to begin a new chapter in her life by bringing the world's greatest children's stories into homes tries to produce a show with her reading stories aloud to children. Her show is a success until two advertising executives trade its simplicity for ratings and dollars. Grace McQueen must then choose between becoming a network creation or being herself. (Running time: 94 minutes)
- July 14 - ''Stella'' starring Bette Midler and John Goodman. Stella discovers she is pregnant after a brief relationship with a doctor, but is too proud to accept a marriage of convenience from him or her well-meaning best friend. She raises her daughter alone and they share a special relationship until she faces the truth that she cannot provide her daughter a life of advantages her wealthy father can give her. (Running time: 109 minutes)
- July 21 - ''Red Dust'' starring Jean Harlow and Clark Gable. Gable plays a hard-driving, hard-living manager of a rubber plantation in Indochina. Harlow plays a prostitute on the run from Saigon authorities. The story is a great romantic adventure. (Running time: 83 minutes)
- July 28 - ''Lost in Yonkers'' starring Richard Dreyfuss and Mercedes Ruehl. This is the film adaptation of Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy. Set during World War II, it tells the story of two brothers who are sent to live with their domineering grandmother and Aunt Bella after their mother's death. When Uncle Louie, a small-time gangster arrives, everyone gets a second chance at happiness. Irene Worth and Ruehl both won Tony Awards for their performances. (Running time: 114 minutes)
The Fort Pierce Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information, call Vicki Cooke at (772) 462-2787.