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WHEN: Monday, May 1^st @ 6:45pm (star arrivals: 7:00 pm-7:25 pm)

PRESS CHECK IN: 6:30 PM Egyptian Theatre Courtyard. (You must have pre-arranged credentials).

WHERE: Egyptian Theatre Courtyard, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (2 blocks east of Highland Avenue) Partial Parking Validation at the Hollywood and Highland Mall.

WHAT: Interviews and photo ops with Hollywood stars arriving to salute Hollywood icon Glenn Ford on his 90^th birthday.

(All Guests appear subject to their availability)

OTHER STAR ATTENDEES INCLUDE

Full Details: www.GlennFordSalute.com

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American Cinematheque, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

(tel) 323.466-FILM (fax) 323.461.9737 On the web: http://www.egyptiantheatre.com

HOLLYWOOD, California – May 01, 2006. ----- Monday May 1^st is the 90^th birthday of one of the most legendary icons from Hollywood’s Golden Age – GLENN FORD.

Many of Glenn Ford’s closest Hollywood friends, co-stars and admirers will be saluting him at a star-studded celebration at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on this night.

Stars confirmed to attend so far include:

• Earl Holliman ("Giant" • "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral")

• Carol Lynley ("Poisoiden Adventure"• "Return to Peyton Place")

• Anne Jeffreys ("I Married An Angel" • "Step Lively")

• Dean Jones ("Jailhouse Rock" • "Love Bug")

• Peter Mark Richman ("Dynasty" • "Three's Company")

• Sue Ane Langdon ("Roustabout" • "Frankie and Johnny")

• Johnny Crawford ("The Rifleman")

• Robert Pine ("CHiPs" • "Independence Day")

• Ann Rutherford ("Gone with the Wind" • Andy Hardy films)

• Stella Stevens ("The Poseidon Adventure" • "The Ballad of Cable Hogue")

• Gary Busey ("The Buddy Holly Story")

Several of the stars will deliver informal tributes to Ford. Many other stars are also expected to attend.

The American Cinematheque celebration includes a special screening of the newly-restored 35mm print one of Glenn Ford’s most famous films – the 1946 classic "Gilda" co-starring Rita Hayworth – with whom Ford starred in five pictures. (The screening also coincides with the 60^th anniversary of the release of "Gilda.")

Glenn Ford is planning to make a very rare personal appearance at the event – his first public appearance in 15 years - for the pre-screening birthday salutations – which will include special messages from dignitaries and friends honoring a Hollywood career that spanned seven decades of the 20^th century.

The event takes place on his actual birthday – Monday May 1^st – at the American Cinematheque’s permanent home – the restored 1922 landmark movie palace Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.

To salute the occasion - Johnny Grant, the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood will present a replica of Glenn Ford’s star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. (Ford was awarded his star in 1958 at a time before the now-familiar induction ceremonies.)

After birthday salutations from some of the stars who worked with Glenn Ford during his 54 working years in 108 film and television roles – attendees will see the restored 35mm print of "Gilda" (courtesy of Sony Pictures) and "Night in Manhattan" the ultra-rare 1937 short film in which Glenn Ford made his big screen debut. The night will culminate with a birthday cake reception in the Egyptian Theatre courtyard for all attendees – sponsored by Moet & Chandon Champagne and Chopin Vodka.

Tickets are $15 (general admission) $12 (seniors & students) $10 Cinematheque members.

All ticket information and further details are on the special website:

The event is presented in association with The Heartland Film Festival, Turner Classic Movies and Variety. The event is produced by Martin Lewis and Steven Gaydos. (Lewis is a member of the Board Of Trustees of the American Cinematheque. Gaydos is Executive Editor [Features] of Variety.)

Hand out footage will be available from Martin Lewis.

FURTHER INFORMATION

http://egyptiantheatre.com/pressreleases/2006/glennfordmediaalert.htm