Daily Archives: June 4, 2012

‘Poltergeist’ opens in U.S. 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Poltergeist' trailer

(Friday, June 4, 1982)Poltergeist, a horror film about a family whose home is invaded by malevolent ghosts that abduct the family’s youngest daughter, opened today at the Cinerama in New York and other U.S. theaters.

Directed by Tobe Hooper, the film stars Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Oliver Robins, Heather O’Rourke and Zelda Rubinstein.

‘Mrs. Miniver’ opens in New York 70 years ago today (1942)


Video: 'Mrs. Miniver' trailer

(Thursday, June 4, 1942)Mrs. Miniver, a drama film about a British family struggling to survive the first days of World War II, opened today at the Music Hall in New York.

Directed by William Wyler, the film stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright and Dame May Whitty. The film won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Director.