The Kansan (1943) + Jackpot Night | 80th Anniversary Finale at The Jackson Theatre

The Kansan (1943) + Jackpot Night | 80th Anniversary Finale at The Jackson Theatre

This Western played at The Jackson on August 31, 1945 - join us exactly 80 years later to see it again on the big screen.

A 1943 Western film about a cowboy named John Bonniwell (Richard Dix) who, after thwarting a bank robbery by the James gang, wakes up in the hospital to find he’s been elected marshal of Broken Lance, Kansas. He soon discovers the town is controlled by a corrupt banker, Steve Barat (Albert Dekker), who is exploiting the citizens. Bonniwell’s efforts to enforce the law and stand up to Barat lead to conflict and dangerous consequences.

Rating NR

Stick around afterward for our return of Jackpot Night, with a free raffle, prizes, and a birthday reception!

Full Schedule:
1 PM - Theatre Tour
1:30 PM - Jackson Theatre Mini-Documentary
3 PM - The Kansan
4:30 PM - Jackpot Night + Reception

Pay What You Can
Sponsored by the Historic Jonesborough Arts Foundation
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Box Office: Tues–Thurs 11 AM–2 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–5 PM

You may also like the following events from The Jackson Theatre:

• This Tuesday, 26th August, 07:00 pm, The Jackson Theatre’s 80th Anniversary Week | August 26–31 in Jonesborough
• This Sunday, 31st August, 01:00 pm, Jackpot Night | 80th Anniversary Week at The Jackson Theatre in Jonesborough
• Next Monday, 1st September, 03:00 pm, Cars | Wheel to Reel Film Fest at The Jackson Theatre in Jonesborough

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