The Carrollton Center for the Arts will celebrate Oscar winner (and former Carrollton resident) Susan Hayward with a showing of the film Jack London, January 5.
“Each year, we are honored to pay tribute to this remarkable actor who once called Carrollton home,” said Carrollton Center for the Arts Manager Tim Chapman.
This 1943 movie tells the story of author Jack London, most noted for his book, Call of the Wild, and his thrill seeking travels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After several romantic adventures, he marries his publisher’s secretary, Charmian (Hayward), who accepts his frenetic lifestyle.
Hayward lived in Carrollton with her husband, local businessman Eaton Chalkley, from 1957 until 1966. She won the Academy Award for her role in 1958’s I Want To Live! while living here and was presented with the key to the city upon her return to Carrollton from the Oscar ceremonies. The center hosts a showing of one of her films each year in January.
Tickets are $5 (includes water and popcorn) and can be purchased online at carrolltonarts.com, by phone at 770-838-1083 or at the center’s box office at 251 Alabama Street.
What: Susan Hayward Tribute Film: Jack London
When: January 5, 2025 / 2pm
Where: Carrollton Center for the Arts
For questions concerning this event or the Carrollton Center for the Arts, please call (770) 838-1083.
