An Afternoon with Jon Provost

4 Orinda Theatre Sq,Orinda CA 94563

25 February, 2023

Description

An Afternoon with Jon Provost Before his iconic role as Timmy from "Lassie," Jon starred in the 1957 feature film “Escapade in Japan” along with Teresa Wright, Cameron Mitchell, and Roger Nakagawa with music by Max Steiner. Join Jon for a special screening of this rare gem followed by a Q&A and stories of his time in Japan. (93 minutes Widescreen Color) Escapade in Japan (1957) After his plane goes down, an American boy is rescued from the sea by a Japanese fisherman and his family who bring him back to their village. When the police arrive in search of the boy, the fisherman's son fears that they have done something wrong. He and the American boy go on the run. Together, they travel through the Japanese countryside meeting many different kinds of people while eluding the police, all leading to an exciting climax. Jon will be signing his autobiography in the theatre lobby. Trivia: - The first major post-War movie filmed in Japan - The role that won Jon his part in the classic TV show Lassie (1957-1964) - Uncredited role of Clint Eastwood as a pilot. - Debut of Roger Nakagawa. Discovered at an American school in Japan.