UNION PACIFIC (1939, 2h 15m) 6 PM SUNDAY MAY 11
Join us at Harbor Theater for the grand finale of our Full Speed Ahead Train Festival with a free screening of the sweeping Western epic Union Pacific, directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille.
Set against the backdrop of the race to complete America’s first Transcontinental Railroad, the film follows railroad troubleshooter Jeff Butler (Joel McCrea) as he battles sabotage, greed, and corruption. Along the way, he finds both love and rivalry with the locomotive engineer’s spirited daughter (Barbara Stanwyck) and a former friend turned adversary (Robert Preston).
With its thrilling action, grand historical scale, and DeMille’s trademark spectacle, Union Pacific stands as a shining example of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Fun fact: although the first Cannes Film Festival was canceled in 1939 due to World War II, Union Pacific was later awarded the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, in 2002!
Enjoy this great classic film along with trivia, raffle prizes, and a celebration of the power and romance of the rails!
FREE ADMISSION TO ALL
FMI: BOOTHBAYCINEMA.ORG
"Union Pacific" stars Joel McCrae, Barbara Stanwyck, and Robert Preston.
