Pages past - May 31

On this date ...

1970: “Beneath the Planet of the Apes” was headed for the State Theater in Clovis. The sequel to “Planet of the Apes” was rated for general audiences.

Other local movies included:

• “Bloody Mama,” the incredible saga of Ma Barker, at the La Fonda.

• “A Man Called Horse” at the Lyceum. Tickets for adults were $1.25. Student tickets were $1.

• “The Lawyer” followed by “Riot” at the Yucca.

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