Stanford Theatre Stanford Theatre (August 27, 2004)

The Stanford Theatre is located at 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday. For more information call (650) 324-3700.

"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" (1953) Quintessential dumb blonde Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) sets her sights on men who can provide her with diamonds, while her brunette friend Dorothy (Jane Russell) just sets her sights on men. Directed by Howard Hawks. Fri. at 7:30 p.m.

"Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter" (1957) Clever satire on advertising and the nature of celebrity as mild-mannered ad man Rock Hunter pursues a blonde bombshell to be a lipstick spokesperson and somehow ends up famous as her notorious "loverboy." Starring Jayne Mansfield and Tony Randall. Fri. at 5:45 & 9:10 p.m.

"The Adventures of Robin Hood" (1938) The classic tale of an outlaw archer who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. Starring Errol Flynn. Sat. - Tue. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:30 p.m.

"The Mark of Zorro" (1940) Tyrone Power plays Diego de Vega, cowardly fop by day, but dashing sword-fighting avenger by night. Sat. - Tue. at 5:45 & 9:50 p.m.

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