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'Steel Magnolias': Dolly Parton film returning to Dayton

Headline from WDTN Dayton

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Neon is bringing back a late 80s classic to honor the late great Dolly Parton. The independent theater announced that "Steel Magnolias" will be playing there for one night only (day, actually) next week. "We are heartbroken.

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  1. Variety

    AMC Theatres Sets Dolly Parton Retrospective With ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ (opens Variety)

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    Two of Dolly Parton’s most beloved movies are heading back to the big screen following the country music icon’s death on Tuesday. Beginning on Friday, Aug. 28, AMC Theatres will offer special presentations of “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” in approximately 200 locations…

  2. Deadline

    Dolly Parton Big Screen Retrospective Being Held At AMC Theatres (opens Deadline)

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    Following the passing of 2x Oscar nominee and 11x Grammy winner, Dolly Parton, AMC Theatres will be holding a retrospective of the multihyphenate with two of her movies, 1989’s Steel Magnolias and 1982’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The cinematic homage will be begin on Friday, Aug.

  3. WATE Knoxville

    Regal showing two classic Dolly Parton movies this weekend only in Tennessee (opens WATE Knoxville)

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    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dolly Parton will return to the silver screen at movie theaters around Tennessee this weekend, with ticket proceeds going to charity. Regal Cinemas announced Thursday that "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" will be screened exclusively at theaters i…

  4. WDTN Dayton

    'Steel Magnolias': Dolly Parton film returning to Dayton (opens WDTN Dayton)

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    DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The Neon is bringing back a late 80s classic to honor the late great Dolly Parton. The independent theater announced that "Steel Magnolias" will be playing there for one night only (day, actually) next week. "We are heartbroken.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Philly-area AMC Theatres will screen two Dolly Parton movies (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ are part of the retrospective.