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Story June 8, 1944

The Camas Hot Springs Exchange

Hot Springs, Camas, Sanders County, Montana

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The Lonepine Ladies Aid announces a free screening of Cecil B. DeMille's 'The King of Kings,' the story of Christ, on Monday at 8:30 p.m. in Lonepine. The film, produced in 1927 with a $2.4 million budget and 6,000 cast, has been shown weekly worldwide and viewed by over 600 million people. A free will offering will cover the $25 rental cost. Hot Springs residents invited.

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The Lonepine Ladies Aid is offering perhaps the greatest treat to the public that has been available in many a day. Monday evening at 8:30 p. m. they will show the screen picture "The King of Kings" This picture is the story of Christ and is a production of Cecil B. DeMille.

The story goes that since 1927 there has never been a week when the King of Kings was not played somewhere and that in all over 600,000,000 people have seen it, so says the literary digest. There is a cast of 6,000 persons and Mr DeMille's budget for cost of production was $2,400,000.

The screen play is costing the society $25.00. No charge will be made but a free will offering will be taken with the hopes of getting enough to defray the expense.

Remember the date--Monday at 8:30 p. m. at Lonepine.

Hot Springs people and all others who would like to come are invited.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Film Screening King Of Kings Cecil B Demille Lonepine Ladies Aid Story Of Christ Literary Digest

What entities or persons were involved?

Cecil B. Demille Lonepine Ladies Aid

Where did it happen?

Lonepine

Story Details

Key Persons

Cecil B. Demille Lonepine Ladies Aid

Location

Lonepine

Event Date

Monday Evening At 8:30 P. M.

Story Details

The Lonepine Ladies Aid screens Cecil B. DeMille's 'The King of Kings,' the story of Christ, highlighting its continuous showings since 1927, viewership of over 600 million, cast of 6,000, and $2.4 million budget; free entry with offering to cover $25 cost.

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