The Kansan (1943)

Cinema Classics – Celebrating The Jackson Theatre 80th Anniversary Week!

Jackpot Night- Giveaways for Audience Members

A 1943 Western film about a cowboy named John Bonniwell (Richard Dix) who, after thwarting a bank robbery by the James gang, wakes up in the hospital to find he’s been elected marshal of Broken Lance, Kansas. He soon discovers the town is controlled by a corrupt banker, Steve Barat (Albert Dekker), who is exploiting the citizens. Bonniwell’s efforts to enforce the law and stand up to Barat lead to conflict and dangerous consequences.

Rating NR

Running Time 79 minutes

The Kansan originally played at The Jackson Theatre on August 31, 1945

Schedule of Events:
1 PM – Theatre Tour
1:30 PM – Jackson Theatre Mini-Documentary
3 PM – The Kansan screening
Followed by: Jackpot Night + Reception Stick –  free raffle with over 20 prizes from local merchants, birthday cake pops, and a vintage theatre scrapbook display.

Sponsored by the Historic Jonesborough Arts Foundation