Pages past - June 21

On this date ...

1970: Elvis Presley was starring in “Charro!” at the Tower theater in Portales. “On his neck, he wore the brand of a killer. On his hip, he wore vengeance,” read the promotional material.

Showtimes ran from 1:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The film was rated G, meaning it was recommended for all ages.

A free cigar was being offered to dads from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

If dad wanted more movies after that, the Varsity drive-in offered a double feature: “Planet of Vampires” followed by “Night of the Living Dead.”

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