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Welcome to the nonprofit Ambler TheaterThe Ambler Theater is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.

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General ............................................................$10.50Members ...........................................................$6.00Seniors (62+) & Students ..................................$8.00Matinees Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri before 4:30 Sat & Sun before 2:30 .....................................$8.00 Wed Early Matinee before 2:30 ........................$7.00 Affiliated Theater Members* .............................$6.00

*Affiliated Theater Members All members of our theater are entitled to members tickets at all “Renew Theaters” (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as at participating “Art House Theaters” nationwide. For more infor-mation, visit our website.

Policies Children under 6 – Children under age 6 will not be admitted to our films or programs unless specifically indicated.

Late Arrivals – The theater reserves the right to stop selling tickets (and/or seating patrons) after a film has started.

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Accessibility & Hearing Assistance – The Ambler Theater has wheelchair-accessible auditoriums and restrooms, and is equipped with hearing enhancement devices. (For head-phones, please see the theater manager when you arrive.)

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Special thanks. The Ambler Theater receives funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Penn-sylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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M A I N A T T R A C T I O N SMain AttractionsWhat main films will play at the Ambler? This section lists the Main At-tractions that we intend to play. This list is only an educated guess, though, since film release plans often change. (Ad-ditional unlisted films will also become available.)

Scheduling our Main Attractions is week-to-week. On Monday, we decide what main films will play starting that Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, we set the showtimes for the upcoming week and then update our website and telephone hotline. We also send out a weekly email (which you can receive by signing up at our website). Sometimes, we book a main film a few weeks in advance, which we post on our website’s “Coming Attrac-tions” section.

For our latest Main Attractions plans, visit: AmblerTheater.org (Or call our hotline at 215 345 7855.)

Equity USA - Meera Menon - 1 hr 40 min Filmed in Philadelphia, EQUITY is a female-driven Wall Street movie starring Emmy-winning Anna Gunn. A senior investment banker is involved in a financial scandal and must confront the web of corruption that surrounds her company. A gripping drama that unfolds like a high-stakes morality play with excellent performances from the lead actresses.

Genius USA - Michael Grandage - 1 hr 44 min A chronicle of Max Perkins, the famous editor at Scribner. Colin Firth plays Perkins, who was responsible for discovering Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many other celebrated writers. Firth is supported by an outstanding cast including Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, and Guy Pearce.

Florence Foster Jenkins

Dheepan France - Jacques Audiard - 1 hr 55 min w/subtitles Winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, this incredible film tells the story of a Sri Lankan Tamil fighter who poses as the husband and father of two refugees in order to escape to France. This new family must overcome a different set of struggles as they try to reconstruct their lives. Powerful filmmaking from Jacques Audiard and brilliant acting from three newcomers bring this story to life.

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The Light Between Oceans USA - Derek CianfranceA new drama from the stylish director of Blue Valentine and The Place Beyond the Pines. Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander star as lighthouse operators in Australia who rescue a baby that they discovered in a rowboat adrift at sea. Set at the end of World War I, this family drama was adapted from the best selling novel of the same title. Also starring Rachel Weisz.

Cafe Society USA - Woody Allen - 1 hr 36 minWoody Allen’s latest is set in 1930’s Hollywood. A young man from Brooklyn moves to Los Angeles to make it in the film industry. Once there, he falls in love and gets swept up in the social scene. Featuring beautiful costuming and mu-sic, plus Allen’s charm and wit. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell and Parker Posey.

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Maggie’s Plan USA - Rebecca Miller - 1 hr 32 minThis offbeat romantic comedy stars Greta Gerwig as the independent Maggie who falls in love with a married professor/writer played by Ethan Hawke. Over the course of three years, Maggie begins to have doubts about the strength of their relationship. Julianne Moore is amazing in a supporting role as Hawke’s ex-wife.

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Captain Fantastic USA - Matt Ross - 1 hr 58 min Viggo Mortensen shines as a father raising his six children in an alternative, off-the-grid lifestyle. When a tragedy strikes, the family is forced to leave their paradise and confront the outside world. A tender mix of comedy and drama. With a wonderful supporting performance by Frank Langella.

The Lobster Ireland/Greece - Yorgos Lanthimos 1 hr 58 min - In EnglishFrom Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, THE LOBSTER is a wildly imaginative dark comedy that seamlessly blends realism and surrealism. Set in a dysto-pian future, single people are forced to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or they will be turned into an animal of their choosing. This wickedly funny satire has a decidedly unique vision. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and John C. Reilly.

Florence Foster Jenkins UK - Stephen Frears - 1 hr 50 minStephen Frears (Philomena, The Queen) directs the incredible story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Her enthusiasm overcomes all obstacles in this wry comedy set in 1940s Manhattan. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant.

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Ambler: June 9 Thurs 7:00 County: June 30 Thurs 7:00

Kiss Me Kate (3D)1953 - 1 hr 49 min - USA - Color - 3D DCP MGM - d: George Sidney - w/ Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller This early 3D film is also a classic MGM musical. Based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, KISS ME KATE vibrantly reimagines the plot as a backstage musical while a group of actors perform the Shakespeare play. A fun example of classic Hollywood filmmaking. Starring Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel.

County: June 8 Wed 7:00Ambler: June 15 Wed 7:00

Jurassic Park1993 - 2 hr 7 min - USA - color - PG13 - DCP d: Steven Spielberg - w/ Sam Neill, Jeff Goldblum, Laura DernThis action-packed blockbuster is director Steven Spielberg at his big-screen best.A new theme park is unveiled, where visitors can observe dinosaurs created by “advanced DNA cloning.” But then the dinosaurs escape, forcing everyone to run for their lives.

To Catch a Thief 1955 - 1hr 46 min - USA - color Paramount - DCP - d: Alfred Hitchcock w/ Cary Grant, Grace Kelly Vintage Hitchcock starring screen giants Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. A retired jewel thief is accused of a crime he didn’t commit, so now he must find the real thief to clear his name. This 1955 comedy-thriller is very light of touch and highly entertaining.

Ambler: Jun 16 Thurs 7:00 County: June 15 Wed 7:00Ambler: June 22 Wed 7:00

Apocalypse Now1979 - 2 hr 33 min - USA - color - R - DCP d: Francis Ford Coppola - w/ Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall, Marlon Brando, Dennis HopperDirector Francis Ford Coppola rewrote the rules of filmmaking with his 1979 opus, APOCALYPSE NOW. It’s about the Vietnam War and a mission to find a renegade colonel who has established his own colony in the Cambodian jungle. A powerhouse cast includes Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, and Marlon Brando. Please note: we are showing the original release version of this film.

Hollywood Classics The stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age return to the silver screen every week this summer. We’ve got a little bit of everything: comedy, romance, action, suspense, and family-friendly favorites. Whether you are enjoying these classics for the first or thirtieth time, seeing them on the big screen with an engaged audience is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

Reduced admission for young patrons. Most of these Hollywood Classics are good for any age audience - and each film of the entire Classics series is only $3 for patrons 18 years old or younger. Also, if you dress “in the theme” of the movie - you get a free popcorn.

Plus some edgier choices. Not all of the films in this series are classics from the Golden Age. Some are edgier. They were not made for the entire family. But they definitely were made to be seen on the big screen. Are they new classics in the making? You be the judge. (We have included ratings, where available, in the credits.)

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Ambler: July 6 Wed 7:00

The Trouble with Angels1966 - 1 hr 52 min - USA - color - Digital d: Ida Lupino - w/ Rosalind Russell, Hayley MillsThe 50th anniversary of this delightful movie that was partially filmed on location right here in Ambler. Two rambunctious students at the St. Francis Academy for Girls keep the Mother Superior and her staff on their toes as they pull pranks and drive the administration mad. Starring Hayley Mills and directed by Golden Age icon Ida Lupino.

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Ambler: June 30 Thurs 7:00

Top Gun 1986 - 1 hr 50 min - USA - color - PG - DCP d: Tony Scott - w/ Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Tom Skerritt, Kelly McGillis We take “the highway to the danger zone” for the 30th anniversary of the blockbuster TOP GUN. Join aviators Goose, Maverick, and Iceman as they make their way through the Navy’s elite Fighter School. TOP GUN is a perfect, fun summer movie. The “AV Club” highlights crowd favorites from around the world of cinema. Once a month we screen an iconic cult, campy, or contemporary classic. Trivia, prizes, and surprises before each screening!

Ambler: June 29 Wed 1:30 & 7:00County: July 6 Wed 7:00

Casablanca1942 - 1 hr 42 min - b/w - USA - DCP Warner Bros - d: Michael Curtiz w/ Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude RainsThe Bogart film of all Bogart films, with nightclub owner Rick fighting his cynicism to choose between love and duty. Set in Morocco during WWII, this treasure contains one memorable scene after another, only to be topped by one of the greatest endings ever. Co-star Ingrid Bergman simply glows on the screen. Don’t miss our annual screening with an appreciative packed house.

Ambler: July 7 Thurs 7:00County: July 13 Wed 7:00

In the Heat of the Night1967 - 1 hr 49 min - USA - color - DCP d: Norman Jewison - w/ Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Lee Grant, Warren Oates Winner of five Oscars including Best Picture, this landmark film stars the legendary Sidney Poitier as an African-American homicide detective from Philadelphia, who gets involved with a murder investigation while passing through a small town in Mississippi in 1966. Expertly acted by Poitier and Rod Steiger.

Ambler: June 23 Thurs 7:00

Forbidden Planet1956 - 1 hr 38 min - USA - color - MGM DCP - d: Fred M. Wilcox - w/ Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie NielsenBased on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, FORBIDDEN PLANET is a classic of 1950’s science fiction. A spaceship crew investigating a remote planet colony finds that only two survivors remain, and a deadly secret threatens everyone. Featuring an ingenious script and groundbreaking special effects.

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Ambler: July 13 Wed 7:00

The Big Lebowski1998 - 1 hr 57 min - color - R - USA - DCP – Universal d: Joel and Ethan Coen - w/ Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour HoffmanThe Dude returns to the Ambler for the annual “Little Lebowski Nite.” The evening will include trivia, a costume competition, and some stupefying prizes. And Achiever level tickets will get you cool stuff. Check the Ambler Theater website for more details.

“But I’ll tell you what - after seeing Los Angeles, and this here story I’m about to unfold, well, I guess I seen somethin’ every bit as stupefyin’ as you’d see in any of them other places. And in English, too. So I can die with a smile on my face, without feelin’ like the good Lord gypped me.”

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Ambler: July 21 Thurs 7:00

Hairspray1988 - 1 hr 32 min - USA - color - PG - DCP d: John Waters - w/ Ricki Lake, Divine, Jerry Stiller, Sonny BonoJohn Waters’ campy brand of 1960’s nostalgia is fully realized in this 1988 musical comedy. A teenager from Baltimore rallies against segregation and tries to land a spot as a dancer on a local TV show. This delightful film was the first mainstream release from Waters. Selected and presented by Arcadia University professor Michael D. Dwyer. Film 101 is a series that explores elements of filmmaking, film criticism and film theory. Each month we will present an exemplary classic film introduced by an important figure in the film community. This series is underwritten by The Vesta Fund. Free for Members.

County: July 14 Thurs 7:00

Animal Crackers1930 - 1 hr 37 min - USA - b/w - DCP Paramount - d: Victor Heerman - w/ Groucho, Harpo, and Chico Marx Groucho plays celebrated “explorer” Captain Spaulding. Just returned from Africa (supposedly), he inflicts comic carnage on a highfalutin’ society party, regaling guests with tales of his adventures in the wild. This comedy captures the Marx Brothers at the height of their Paramount-period zaniness and anarchy. With Margaret Dumont.

County: June 23 Thurs 7:00 Ambler: July 20 Wed 1:30 & 7:00

The Man Who Knew Too Much1956 - 2 hr - USA - color - Paramount - DCP d: Alfred Hitchcock - w/ James Stewart, Doris DayHitchcock’s 1956 VistaVision remake, THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH is an international thriller starring frequent collaborator Jimmy Stewart. A man on vacation with his family accidentally discovers an assassination plot and the conspirators attempt to keep him from exposing their plans. Classic Hitchcock suspense.

Ambler: July 27 Wed 7:00County: Aug 31 Wed 7:00

The Public Enemy1931 - 1 hr 23 min - USA - b/w - HD Digital Warner - d: William Wellman - w/ James Cagney, Jean Harlow, Edward Woods This pre-code gangster classic stars James Cagney as a young man rising in the ranks of the criminal underworld during prohibition. The death of a powerful boss ignites a mob war in the streets of Chicago. Cagney defined the gangster film in the early days of Hollywood, and he’s at the top of his game in THE PUBLIC ENEMY.

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Ambler: July 28 Thurs 7:00

Invasion of the Body Snatchers1956 - 1 hr 20 min - USA - b/w - DCP d: Don Siegel - w/ Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates A defining 1950’s sci-fi, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS is a great piece of McCarthy-era paranoia. A doctor returns home to his small town to discover that the population is being replaced by emotionless alien imposters. Featuring great filmmaking by the no-nonsense Don Siegel. The “AV Club” highlights crowd favorites from around the world of cinema. Once a month we screen an iconic cult, campy, or contemporary classic. Trivia, prizes, and surprises before every screening!

Affiliated Membership BenefitsMembers of the theater are entitled to members tickets at all “Renew Theaters” (Ambler, County, Garden, and Hiway), as well as at participating “Art House Theaters” nationwide. For more information, visit our website.

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County: July 27 Wed 7:00SPAM SPAM SPAM...This special evening at the County Theater celebrates the British comedy troupe that sings about spam and questions the liveliness of a pet shop parrot. This Python Fest will include trivia, prizes, and other special events. We’ll screen some classic sketches from their TV show and then show their feature, THE HOLY GRAIL.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail 1975 - 1 hr 31 min - color - PG - UK - DCP d: Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many very silly obstacles.

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The Maltese Falcon1941 - 1 hr 40 min - USA - DCP - d: John Huston - w/ Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter LorreJohn Huston’s noir masterpiece returns to the big screen for its 75th anniversary. Based on the detective novel from Dashiell Hammett, Humphrey Bogart plays the hard-boiled Sam Spade who is investigating a missing jewel-encrusted falcon. Many consider this the film that started the whole film noir genre. And it’s the stuff that dreams are made of.

Ambler: Aug 3 Wed 1:30 & 7:00 County: Aug 10 Wed 7:00

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County: Aug 4 Thurs 7:00 Ambler: Aug 11 Thurs 7:00

Ace in the Hole1951 - 1 hr 51 min - USA - b/w - DCP d: Billy Wilder - w/ Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Robert ArthurBilly Wilder was a defining voice of the noir genre, and his ACE IN THE HOLE was the first time he served as writer, producer, and director of a film. A former big-city journalist tries to regain his lost glory by exploiting a story about a man stuck in a cave in New Mexico. This biting examination of tabloid journalism features an electrifying performance by the young Kirk Douglas.

Ambler: Aug 10 Wed 7:00

The Three Stooges: Classic Shorts on the Big ScreenThe best of golden period Three Stooges on the big screen at the Ambler Theater. Join us for an evening of classic Stooges shorts, hosted by The Three Stooges Fan Club. The show will be introduced by Club President Gary Lassin.

Sweet Smell of Success1957 – 1 hr 36 mins – USA – United Artists - b/w – DCP – d: Alexander Mackendrick – w/ Burt Lancaster, Tony CurtisAn all-powerful columnist is attended by a smarmy press agent who’ll do anything to curry favor. The vivid performances by Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis are galvanizing, and the film soars with its fine jazz score by Elmer Bernstein and outstanding camera work by James Wong Howe. The location shooting evokes New York nightlife in the fifties in all its dark, menacing glory.Selected and presented by Philadelphia Inquirer film critic Steven Rea.

Film 101 is a series that explores elements of filmmaking, film criticism and film theory. Each month we will present an exemplary classic film introduced by an important figure in the film community. This series is underwritten by a grant from The Vesta Fund. Free for Members.

Ambler: Aug 17 Wed 7:00 County: Aug 24 Wed 7:00

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Ambler: Aug 4 Thurs 7:00 County: Aug 11 Thurs 7:00

Pretty in Pink1986 - 1 hr 36 min - USA - color - PG13 DCP - d: Howard Deutch - w/ Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthyOne of the greatest teen comedies of all time turns 30 this year. This landmark movie follows the struggles of a young girl who must choose between her childhood sweetheart and a rich, sensitive playboy. Featuring a humorous, smart script from the legendary John Hughes, and filled with great 80’s pop culture.

Ambler: Aug 25 Thurs 7:00

Dial ‘M’ for Murder (3D)1954 - 1 hr 45 min - USA - color - 3D DCP Warner - d: Alfred Hitchcock - w/ Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, Robert CummingsWarners demanded that Hitchcock make this film using the new 3D technology, which was all the rage in 1954. And Hitch did not disappoint with his inventive use of 3D style. The plot is a masterpiece of double-cross and intrigue about a man who concocts a plan to kill his wife. With Grace Kelly, Ray Milland, and Robert Cummings.

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County: Aug 18 Thurs 7:00

Notorious1946 - 1 hr 41 min- b/w - USA - HD Digital RKO - d: Alfred Hitchcock - w/ Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude RainsThis Hitchcock espionage thriller is dark and full of intrigue. Bergman plays a woman whose notorious reputation leads Grant to recruit her to spy on Nazis in postwar Brazil. There she soon finds herself in grave peril. In addition to extraordinary acting, NOTORIOUS features memorable Hitchcock camera shots and filmmaking.

County: June 22 Wed 7:00 Ambler: Aug 24 Wed 1:30 & 7:00

From Here to Eternity1953 - 1 hr 58 min - USA - b/w - DCP d: Fred Zinnemann - w/ Burt Lancaster, Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Montgomery CliffA star-studded classic wartime romance, based on the best-selling novel by James Jones, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY chronicles the lives and loves of three US soldiers stationed in Hawaii on the eve of World War II. Winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Ambler: Aug 31 Wed 7:00

Planet of the Apes1968 - 1 hr 52 min - USA - color - DCP - 20th Century Fox - d: Franklin J. Schaffner - w/ Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter Charlton Heston stars in this sci-fi classic which spawned the franchise. An astronaut crew crashes on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved.The “AV Club” highlights crowd favorites from around the world of cinema. Once a month we screen an iconic cult, campy, or contemporary classic. Trivia, prizes, and surprises before every screening!

Funny Face1957 - 1 hr 43 min - USA - color DCP - Paramount - d: Stanley Donen w/ Audrey Hepburn, Fred AstaireSet in the rarefied world of high fashion, FUNNY FACE is an irresistible combination of music, style, and star talents. Fred Astaire plays fashion photographer Dick Avery with a plan to turn a scruffy Greenwich Village intellectual (played by Audrey Hepburn) into a supermodel. Featuring classic songs by George Gershwin.

Ambler: Aug 18 Thurs 7:00County: Aug 25 Thurs 7:00

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Ambler: Sept 7 Wed 1:30 & 7:00County: Sept 8 Thurs 7:00

Vertigo1958 - 2 hr 8 min - color - USA - DCP Paramount - d: Alfred Hitchcock - w/ James Stewart, Kim NovakVERTIGO is the crowning achievement of Hitchcock’s artistry. Jimmy Stewart plays a detective with a fear of heights who has a powerful obsession with a young woman played by Kim Novak. Great cinematography, great action, great music, great filmmaking. Selected by Sight & Sound as the #1 film of all time!

County: June 29 Wed 7:00Ambler: Sept 8 Thurs 7:00

Imitation of Life1959 - 2 hr 5 min - color - USA - DCP Universal - d: Douglas Sirk - w/ Lana Turner, John Gavin, Sandra DeeDouglas Sirk’s final Hollywood film has received a 4K restoration to return the film to its original glory. A young widow takes in a homeless African-American woman and her daughter to look after the housekeeping so she can pursue a career in acting. Sirk expertly tackles race, class, and gender in this signifcant melodrama. Sirk was known for his creative use of color and lighting, and this restoration is dazzling.

County: Sept 14 Wed 7:00Ambler: Sept 15 Thurs 7:00

Blue Velvet1986 – 2 hr – color - USA – R - DCP d: David Lynch - w/ Kyle MacLachlan, IsabellaRossellini, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper David Lynch’s unsettling tale of suburba features an all-star cast including Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Laura Dern, and a memorable Dennis Hopper. BLUE VELVET pries open an alternate reality of dread and evil that lurks just beneath the surface of everyday life. We’re rescreening this classic to showcase its new 30th Anniversary 4K restoration.

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County: Aug 3 Wed 7:00 Ambler: Sept 1 Thurs 7:00

Father of the Bride1950 - 1 hr 33 min - USA - b/w - DCP – MGM d: Vincente Minnelli - w/ Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth TaylorWith a terrific script, great performances from Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, and assured direction from Vincente Minnelli, FATHER OF THE BRIDE endures as a sparkling comedy of its era. Tracy stars as a father dealing with the turmoil of his daughter’s upcoming wedding. A warm and poignant satire of American family life.

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National Theatre LiveWe are happy to present a new season of the best of British theater live from the London stage.

Two new productions are in the works for this fall - titles to be announced. But we are also thrilled to have access to encores of some of the most popular NTLive productions including One Man, Two Guvnors, Helen Mirren in The Audience, Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein, Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet, and War Horse.

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Exhibition on ScreenBringing important art exhibitions from galler-ies around the world to a cinema near you in stunning high definition. Upcoming exhibitions include “Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse” from London’s Royal Academy of the Arts. Guided by passionate curators, artists, and experts this series will give you behind-the-scenes and up-close access to masterpieces.

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* Lively Arts Series *Lively Arts Series Returns This FallOur Lively Arts Series returns in September with all new seasons of superb theater, opera, ballet, and art exhibitions from around the world. The series brings you incredible artistry from top performing arts organizations and museums - beaming them to our screens. Here are some of the programs you can look forward to seeing in the 2016-2017 season.

Royal Opera House Featuring breathtaking works from the top talents and casts of London’s Royal Opera and Royal Ballet. Upcoming productions include Bellini’s Norma, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, Verdi’s Il Trovatore, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and Tchaikovsky’s ballets Anastasia and Sleeping Beauty.

Kenneth Branagh Theatre CompanyThe first season of the Kenneth Branagh The-atre Company promises a year of unmissable theatre. Following the success of Judi Dench in A Winter’s Tale, Branagh’s company presents two new productions Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet and John Hurt in The Entertainer.

Shakespeare’s Globe In a year full of celebrations commemorating the 400 year anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the Globe Theatre features three thrill-ing productions from the world’s most famous stage. Productions include Measure for Measure, Richard II, and Jonathan Pryce as Shylock in his first Globe appearance in The Merchant of Venice.

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PECO is proud to support the Ambler Theater and Hollywood Summer Nights 2016.

Find out more at www.peco.com/community

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1. Phil’s Tavern 931 W Butler Pk • Blue Bell • 215-643-5664 7 days, 8am till 2am Good food, good drinks, good friends. www.thephilstavern.com. Great place for office parties, funeral luncheons, bridal parties, baby showers or any holiday celebration. And always take-out.

2. Mercedes-Benz of Fort Washington Just off PA Turnpike Exit 339 • 215-646-7700 www.yourmercedes.com Mercedes-Benz of Fort Washington believes that the Mercedes-Benz experience begins long before you place the key in the ignition, and extends long after you take delivery of your New or Certified Pre-owned vehicle. Whether you are visiting to gather information, searching for a vehicle in the Philadelphia Area, or looking to service your vehicle, we hope to be of assistance.

3. No Bare Walls Framing Studio 13 W Butler Ave • 215-654-9106 T/Th 10-8, W 10-6, F 10-5, Sat 9-4 Unique selection of custom picture frames. Expert conservation framing. We offer mirrors, posters, and prints. Co-curator of Ambler’s ART IN THE STOREFRONT gallery. 10% discount with your Ambler Theater Membership card.

4. KC’s Alley 10 W. Butler Ave • 215-628-3300; kc-alley.com Open Late 7 Days “A Center City taproom in the suburbs, this brick and wrought iron tavern serves up more than the expected brews and burgers.” Now Serving 14 Draft Beers with Fantastic food and drink, specials Daily!! Between Open Mic Wednesdays, Trivia Thursdays & Live Music on Fridays, you are sure to find your entertainment cravings here! Kids Eat Free on Sundays & Outdoor “alley” seating is available, weather permitting. KC’s second floor is a great spot to host your next party or company Happy Hour!

5. Bridget’s Modern Steakhouse 8 W. Butler Pike • 267-465-2000 www.bridgetssteak.com Serving Dinner nightly beginning at 5pm. Serving Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30 to 2:30pm. Daily Happy Hour Specials 5-7pm with Amazing Food & Drink Specials including our now FAMOUS $5 Cocktail & Martini Fridays! Please Visit our website for Upcoming events, Menu changes and Happy Hour Specials. Special Three Course PRE-THEATER DINNER MENU offered Daily 5-6pm & ALL NIGHT ON MONDAYS! Celebrating First Friday Every Month with Live Music from 6-10PM. Whether you’re organizing an intimate soiree for 8 or throwing a rocking bash for 100, Bridgets in Ambler is THE place to be! Private & Semi private rooms are available! Our Staff is eager to serve you so swing by Bridget’s after the show to Eat, Drink and RELAX!

6. D’Agostino Carpets 180 South Main St • 215-793-9000 Carpeting, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, No Wax Floors and Window Treatments. For all your floor covering needs. Our products are installed by our own professional installers. Free shop at home service.

7. Maro’s Floor Covering 27 E Butler Ave • 215-646-8178 We offer the latest in carpeting, wood, vinyl & window treatments. All our products are installed by our own professsional installers. Free shop at home service. Quality, service, style – they’re not just in your dreams, they’re all at Maro’s – where houses become homes.

8. Ridge Auto 140 N Ridge Ave • 215-646-2424 Complete Automotive Service Center www.RidgeAuto.com

9. Act II Playhouse 56 E. Butler Ave • 215-654-0200 Tickets and information on all our shows can be found at www.act2.org.

10. Ambler Flower Shop & Gift Baskets 107 E Butler Ave • 215-646-6500 www.amblerflowershop.com Since 1910 – Fresh, beautiful flowers, plants, balloons, gift baskets, candles delivered anywhere in the world. “Just one call…we’ll handle it all!”

11. DiFrancesco Opticians 123 E Butler Ave • 215-646-2405 M-Th 10am-5:30pm, F 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-2pm We invite you to experience old-fashioned service and care combined with the very latest in products and technology.

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12. Ambler Savings Bank 106 E Butler Ave 215-646-8400 Hours: M-Th 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6:30 pm, Sat 9am-noon. Ambler’s community bank is celebrating 140 years of serving customers in Ambler and Montgomery County. Ambler Savings offers Free checking, Free Online Banking, Mobile Banking, as well as Consumer Loans and Business Loans. www.AmblerSavingsBank.com

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Basic Annual Membershipo $50 Individual o $75 Couple/Dual o $40 Senior (62+ years) o $65 Senior Couple (62+ years) o $40 Young Person (under 25 years)

Basic membership gives you: • $6.00 admission to all Main films

• Tax-deductibility

• Family Benefit - Member’s children under 18 may attend for $6.00

• $6.00 admission to Hiway, County, and Princeton Garden Theaters

Sustaining Annual Membership

o $110 – Producer (one person) o $100 – Senior Producer (62+) (one person) Individual Producer (one person) receives 6 free tickets + basic benefits

o $150 - Producer Couple o $130 - Senior Producer Couple (both 62+) Producer Couple receives 6 free tickets + basic benefits

o $220 – Executive Producer Couple o $200 – Senior Exec. Prod. Couple (both 62+) Executive Producer Couple receives 12 free tickets + basic benefits for couple

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The Ambler Theater is open to the public. However, you can become a member of the nonprofit Ambler Theater and show your support of good films and a cultural landmark and get a reduced ticket price. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Your membership is valid for one (1) year from your date of joining.

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CHECKS TO: “Renew Theaters, Inc. (Ambler Theater)” MAIL TO: P. O. Box 779, Doylestown, PA 18901 NEW GIFT PROCEDURE: Your tax-deductible membership gift to the Ambler Theater will now be made to “Renew Theaters, Inc. (Ambler Theater)”. Your gift will be processed by Renew Theaters, Inc. and then transferred – in its entirety – to Ambler Theater, Inc. It will benefit only the Ambler Theater. This new procedure is directed by our attorneys for a number of technical reasons. If you or your ac-countant have questions, please contact us. Renew Theaters, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, theater management company.

Join or renew online at AmblerTheater.org/membership

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