This Weekend’s LRPA After Dark Feature:
1952’s “The Snows Of Kilimanjaro”
Join Lakes Region Public Access Television at 10:30 p.m. this
Friday and Saturday night (August 3 & 4) for our “LRPA After
Dark” presentation of 1952’s adventurous melodrama “The Snows of
Kilimanjaro,” starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward and Ava
Gardner.
“The Snows of Kilimanjaro” tells the story of American writer
Harry Street (Peck) who is on safari in Africa with his second
wife Helen (Hayward). Their marriage suffers from Harry
drinking, womanizing and world-weary cynicism. A wound on
Harry’s leg becomes infected, and as he lays in a feverish
delirium, he reflects on his life and past loves. One of his
great regrets is losing his beautiful first wife, Cynthia Green
(Gardner). Her memory and the way that he lost her haunt his
dreams. As Harry clings to life, Helen nurses him and
protects him from the many dangers lurking just outside of the
campfire. Will Harry survive the long night, and will he and
Helen be able to find love again?
Based on the short story by Ernest Hemingway, “The Snows of
Kilimanjaro” was well received by critics and movie goers alike.
It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Art
Direction and Best Cinematography. In his New York Time column,
critic Bosley Crowther noted “ … They have made a picture that
constantly fascinates the eye and stimulates the emotions in
small, isolated ways.” It is a beautiful and exotic Technicolor
film that exemplifies the often spectacular filmmaking of its
generation. Need we say more? Grab your popcorn and join LRPA
after dark for this gorgeous, dramatic adventure.
John and Cathleen Wimsatt of Northwood, NH are happy to
announce the engagement of their son Brett Wimsatt to Colleen
Donohue, daughter of James and Sarah Donohue of Vernon, CT. Both
Colleen and Brett are 2017 graduates of Paul Smith’s College in
Paul Smiths, NY. Colleen earned a Bachelor of Science in
Recreation, Adventure, Travel and Ecotourism and a Bachelor of
Arts in Parks and Recreation Facilities Management, with a minor
in Business Administration. Brett’s Bachelor of Science is
in Natural Resource Management Policy. An August 11th, 2018
wedding is planned in Lake Placid, NY followed by a reception at
Paul Smith’s College.
