(Submitted article)
On April 6 an exciting kick-off for the opening of the “Best Years of Such Fun” Picture Show was held at Danny and PamKoch’s resident in Eunice.
Upon arrival the guests could gather and socialize in an outdoor scene depicting the 1930’s depression in Yazoo, Mississippi. Patchwork sofa, old chairs, wash tubs, 1930’s radio, ec. set the mood for the depression era movie, “O Brother Where Art Thou?”
The movie guests were attired in various modes of dress representing the 1930’s or the dress styles used in the movie. It was a neat feeling to step back in time seeing all the guests in long-waisted dresses, pretty hats and gloves and the more casual look of overalls, interesting hats or pants with suspenders. This was the clothing styles worn in that by-gone era of the 1930’s.
Two unforgettable characters attended the movie, “Big Jim” and “Wylene Weiner.” “Big Jim” was one of the a most memorable character during childhood visits to the Liberty and Queen Cinemas. We still don’t put our feet on the seats in front of us. “Wow!” what a great past memory.
“Wylene Weiner” managed to keep everyone in stitches. “Wylene Weiner” was a real “Hoot!”
Sporting grey beards, overalls, and boots, the local “Soggy Bottom Boys” entertained during intermission with a dance and pantomime. The main characters were played by Pam Koch as Everett, Izetta Darbonne as Delmar and Cecile Duplechain as Pete.
Before the act was over they had everyone hand clappin’, scootin’, and having an old fashion hootin’, tootin’, hollerin’ hoe-down.
O, Brother Where Art Thou?’, was a hilarious and enjoyable movie.
The night’s Grand Opening of the Best Yeas of “Such Fun” Picture Show was a “Bonafide” evening of entertainment.