Ace in the Hole (1951) | Running Wilder Series

Name: Ace in the Hole (1951) | Running Wilder Series
Start: 2025-08-17T11:00:00-04:00
Location: 212 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19046

Schedule

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

212 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19046 | Jenkintown, PA

Join us for our inaugural Sunday Classic Matinee series starting at the Hiway this Spring – Running Wilder! In this new monthly retrospective series we will showcase an iconic film from one of Hollywood’s most versatile and legendary writer/director’s, Billy Wilder. A master of both comedy and suspense, Wilder skillfully examined some of the most controversial and hypocritical elements of American culture in both his comedies and film noirs. With a career that spanned more than 50 years, Wilder played a pivotal role in the evolution of cinema.
This six-film mini-series, scheduled from March to August, offers an opportunity to experience Wilder’s groundbreaking works on the big screen! The series comes to a close in August with ACE IN THE HOLE. Tickets are available now at hiwaytheater.org/specials
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲: Cynical, opportunistic reporter Chuck Tatum is in town to cover a rattlesnake competition, and when a local man is trapped in an abandoned cave dwelling, Tatum capitalizes on the story and manipulates coverage to circus-like proportions. Kirk Douglas puts in a sensational performance in this daylight noir, as director Billy Wilder puts forth his most biting take on the American culture of spectacle.
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