Yuma, Arizona - Enjoy the early days of film at the Heritage Library! On Saturday, August 6th and 20th, the library will host “Classic Saturdays,” a tribute to older movies and movies filmed in Yuma, at 2:00 p.m. Join us to appreciate the movies from an era when stunt doubles weren’t an option and special effects weren’t done with computers! There is no charge to attend this family-friendly event
Saturday, August 6th @ 2:00 p.m.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
When Prince John and the Norman Lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard's absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla army. Starring Errol Flynn. (PG) After the film, check out our books about Robin Hood.
Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 p.m.
Jim Thorpe – All-American (1951)
The triumph and tragedy of Native American Jim Thorpe, who, after winning both the pentathlon and decathlon in the same Olympics, is stripped of his medals on a technicality. Starring Burt Lancaster. (NR) After the film, check out our books about the Olympics.
The Heritage Library is located at 350 S Third Avenue. For more information, call (928) 783-5415.