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- 1968-05-16
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Celebrities arriving for the May 16, 1968, grand opening of the Tacoma Mall Theater. Throngs gather behind ropes awaiting entrance into the new 1200-seat theater. Pictured on the red carpet is actor Jody McCrea, center. The 6'3" actor was the son of Western star Joel McCrea and actress Frances Dee. He appeared mostly in Westerns in the 1950's and then became known for his comedic and romantic roles in six American International "Beach" movies with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon during the 1960's. Mr. McCrea and other celebrities would be introduced to the crowd on the speaker's platform located directly in front of the theater. Later, the actors would participate in a half-hour live telecast directly from the theater stage. TPL-6522 (TNT 5-16-68, C-6)
McCrea, Jody; Actors--Tacoma--1960-1970; Celebrity touring; Premieres--Tacoma; Tacoma Mall Theater (Tacoma);