Stanford Theatre Stanford Theatre (October 20, 2004)

The Stanford Theatre is running a Marlon Brando Film Festival. The theatre is located at 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Screenings are for Wednesday and Thursday. For more information call (650) 324-3700.

"A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951) Powerful film version of Tennessee Williams' play about a neurotic Southern belle with a hidden past who comes to visit her sister and is tormented by her brutal brother-in-law. Features Academy Award-winning performances by Karl Malden, Kim Hunter and Vivien Leigh, and a star-making turn by Marlon Brando. Directed by Elia Kazan. 7:30 p.m.

"On the Waterfront" (1954) A trend-setting, gritty portrait of New York dock workers embroiled in union violence. Starring Marlon Brando, Rod Steiger and Eva Marie Saint. Directed by Elia Kazan. 5:30 & 9:45 p.m.

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