Shakespeare, Marilyn Monroe, And More At The Colonial In Feb.

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Here's a glance at some special programming upcoming in February at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville. Previews have been provided courtesy of the Theatre.

Sunday, February 4 at 1:30PM

Pinky (1949)

• Patricia “Pinky” Johnson (Jeanne Crain) is an African-American nurse who passes as white while attending school in the North. After an unsuspecting doctor proposes marriage, Patricia flees to her home in the South and heeds the advice of her grandmother (Ethel Waters) who warns her of the potential dangers she faces if her secret is revealed. An early film from director Elia Kazan (On the Waterfront, A Streetcar Named Desire), Pinky is as controversial and powerful now as the day it was released. Directed by Elia Kazan. US. 1949. Not Rated. 1 hour 42 minutes. Fox. Digital projection.

Sunday, February 11 at 1:30PM

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

• “They call me Mister Tibbs!” With that legendary line, Sydney Poitier’s Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs let racist Southern police chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) know who’s calling the shots during their investigation of a prominent businessman’s suspicious death. Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Steiger) and Best Screenplay, In the Heat of the Night boasts gorgeous cinematography by Haskell Wexler, a Ray Charles theme song, and an outstanding supporting cast that includes Warren Oates, Lee Grant and Scott Wilson. Directed by Norman Jewison. US. 1967. Not Rated. 1 hour 49 minutes. Park Circus. Digital projection.

Sunday, February 18 at 1:30PM

Romeo and Juliet (1968)

• Director Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved tale of doomed young love was a box office hit upon release and continues to enamor contemporary audiences with its lush photography, haunting score and strong performances by age-appropriate leads (Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey). Filmed on location in Italy, Romeo and Juliet also features an early performance by Michael York (Cabaret) and narration by an uncredited Sir Laurence Olivier. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli. UK. 1968. PG. 2 hours 18 minutes. Paramount. Digital projection.

Sunday, February 25 at 1:30PM

The Seven Year Itch (1955)

• While his wife and son travel to Maine to escape a summer heat wave, middle-aged New York executive Richard Sherman (Tom Ewell) becomes infatuated with his new neighbor (Marilyn Monroe). As he dreams about a life with his new acquaintance, Richard begins to wonder if he will eventually act on his impulses – or remain a faithful spouse. Based on the hit play of the same name, The Seven Year Itch is most known for its famous scene of white dress clad Monroe cooling herself off while standing on a subway grate. Directed by Billy Wilder. US. 1955. Not Rated. 1hour 45 minutes. Fox. Digital projection.

The Colonial Theatre is located on Bridge Street in downtown Phoenixville.

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