Friday Movie Matinee: The Long Hot Summer (1958)

Friday, August 121:00—3:00 PMGordon RoomPeabody Institute Library of Danvers15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA, 01923

Catch new releases, forgotten classics and overlooked gems every Friday at 1:00pm.

THIS WEEK:  The Long Hot Summer (1958)

Handsome vagabond Ben Quick (Paul Newman) returns to the Mississippi town his late father called home, but rumors of his dad's pyromaniac tendencies follow him as soon as he sets foot there. The proud young man's determination eventually wins over civic leader Will Varner (Orson Welles), who decides Ben might be just the man for his daughter, Clara (Joanne Woodward) -- much to the displeasure of Will's gutless son (Anthony Franciosa) and Clara's society boyfriend (Richard Anderson).

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 1h 55m  

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