December 3, 2020, 7:30 pmThe Heights Theatre, 339 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
35MM PRESENTATIONWho says that Christmas movies have to be completely upbeat, snowy, and full of smiles? Barbara Stanwyck plays Ann Mitchell, a crack reporter laid off suddenly and ordered to write one last column. So she makes up a story about a fictional "John Doe" who threatens to kill himself on Christmas Eve if America doesn't improve. When the story becomes a massive hit, Ann is kept on, but now people want to see the real guy! Enter Long John Willoughby (Gary Cooper) a struggling, almost homeless ballplayer who will act as "John Doe"... for a price. As with the best Capra, this one is heartbreaking, harrowing, sexy, and a heck of a lot of fun. The perfect bittersweet confection for your holiday enjoyment!35mm print courtesy The Library of Congress
