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Laurel and Hardy Cinema Event in Scotland
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Ross Owen
2007-06-26 13:57:55 UTC
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A Special Evening Of LAUREL AND HARDY

TO BE HELD IN THE LAST ORIGINAL ART DECO SINGLE SCREEN CINEMA IN
SCOTLAND

A Newly Discovered Laurel & Hardy Landmark

THE REGAL CINEMA

Bannatyne street, Lanark, Scotland, ML11 7JS

Sunday 5th August 2007

Doors open at 4.30PM.

Audience must be seated by 6.00PM

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Lanark's Regal Cinema in Bannatyne street opened on the 31st August
1936. The opening ceremony was performed by Lord Dunglass, a title
held at the time by Alec Douglas-Home, who would later briefly serve
as British Prime Minister from 1964-65. On the opening night at the
Regal, the main attraction was 'The Bohemian Girl' starring Stan
Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Also on the bill that night was a rare little
treasure called 'Manhattan Monkey Business' starring Charley Chase and
James Finlayson.

In collaboration with the current regal management, we have arranged
'A Special Evening of Laurel and Hardy' on Sunday 5th August. The
highlight of the event will be 'big screen' showings of 'The Bohemian
Girl' and 'Manhattan Monkey Business'

We also have some 'special' guests lined up and there will be a
memorabilia stall and a star prize raffle.

please note this is a ticket only event, you cannot pay at the door

ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED ARE HERE: http://intratentjournal.com/regal_cinema.htm

Ross Owen
Ross Owen
2007-06-26 14:03:36 UTC
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WHO WILL BE THERE?

Confirmed guests so far include...

Claire McGuinness:
Claire is a relation of Larbert born Laurel and Hardy co star Jimmy
Finlayson. Jimmy was Claire's great grandfather's brother! Jimmy
Finlayson from Larbert was Laurel & Hardy's most famous co-star and
foil. Finlayson was also the inspiration behind Homer Simpson's
catchphrase, "Doh!".

Willie McIntyre:
Editor of Bowler Dessert, The Laurel & Hardy Digest and The Laurel &
Hardy Newsletter, Willie McIntyre will be there with his Laurel and
Hardy memorabilia stall. Willie was recently awarded his own seat at
the Glasgow Film Theatre in recognition of his continuing efforts and
his outstanding commitment to the Sons of the Desert.

Johnny Beattie MBE:
Celebrity entertainer and actor Johnny Beattie MBE will talk about the
time he saw Laurel and Hardy LIVE at the Glasgow Empire Theatre.
Johnny Beattie MBE is an honorary member of The Fra Diavolo tent in
Scotland

Gary Mullen:
TV's 'Stars In Their Eyes' winner Gary Mullen is a big fan of Laurel &
Hardy and will be taking time off from his hectic tour of Europe to
attend the event. Gary Mullen is a member of the Fra Diavolo tent. He
won TV's Stars In Their Eyes as Freddie Mercury and now tours the
world with his show One Night Of Queen.

Jay Crawford:
Programme director of Real Radio, 'Bossman' Jay Crawford, loves Laurel
and Hardy and will be coming along. Jay has appeared on various TV
shows with STV and the BBC including "Action Line" which won a top
international award for community involvement.

MORE GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Brad Filippone
2007-07-18 17:18:26 UTC
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You mean they're not showing "Bonnie Scotland?"

Brad

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