919

GRANVILLE STREET

VANCOUVER 2,

OFFICE

B.C.

OF

THE MANAGER

#211 - 1596 West 15th Avenue
Vancouver 9, B . C .
June 1 7, 19 5 8

Dear Fellow Minister:
My friend, Mr . Syd Freedman, Manager of the Studio Theatre,
called me to-day to advise me that the film "Albert Schweitzer"
will be shown in the Studio for one week only beginning Friday,
June 20th. This is an important event for Vancouver citizens .
Dr. Schweitzer wrote the narrative sections and appears himself in the title role in much of the film . Schweitzer as a boy
is portrayed by his grandson, Phillip Eckart, and Mrs.
Schweitzer Sr . by his sister, Mrs. Adele Woytt. Erica
Anderson, famous for her work, is responsible for the filming .
Following are a few excerpts from the press:
Archer Winston, New York Post: "Beyond the power of
c ritical words to express . "
Norman Vincent Peale : ",You should not miss it! It gives a
new understanding to one of the most spiritually
dramatic lives of this generation. "
Catholic Review of Entertainment: "A picture you shouldn't
miss. The entire film radiates Schweitzer's
philosophy of 'Reverence for Life'. "
In some large cities,
charitable and educational foundations
have purchased tickets for every high school student.
Mr . Freedman invites all ministers and their wives to see the
showing on Friday, June 20th or Saturday, June 21st. Just
present this letter as your invitation .
The film will be shown here for one week only. I am sure you
will wish to give this production all the publicity you conveniently can.
Sincerely,
James W . Melvin .