Throngs Cheer Premiere of Utah Movie, 'Blue'

The word was "Blue" in S. Lake City Tuesday night, but the crowd that gathered at the Utah Theatre for the world premiere of a motion picture filmed in Utah was far from unhappy.

Cheers and shouts of welcome greeted the stars of the film "Blue" as they waved to fans who watched a parade through the downtown area prior to the screening of the picture.

Terence Stamp, who plays the title role in "Blue," inspired sighs of adimiration from the young girls in the crowd.  Mr. Stamp looked every inch the British actor he is with his long, unkempt hairstyle.

Montalban Favorite

Ricardo Montalban proved to be the favorite of the onlookers.  The Mexican-born actor praised the Salt Lake Tabernacle Choir that performed a special concert Tuesday evening for the "Blue" celebrities.

Utah actress Ivalou Redd, who made her screen debut in "Blue," told the crowd that it's never too late to hope for a Hollywood career.  She's the wife of Bennion Redd, Monticello, and the mother of seven children.

Character actor Joe De Santis, distinguished with his gray beard, expressed thanks for his warm welcome in Utah.

Sara Vardi, Israeli actress, was stunning in a shocking pink gown.  She wowed the men in the audience with her deep, sexy voice.

Premiere Sponsors

The premiere was sponsored by the Utah Bolivia Partners, assisted by the Salt Lake Area Junior Chamber of Commerce.  Bolivia's Minister of Agriculture, Lucio Paz Rivero, attended the premiere with his wife.

Music for the parade was provided by the Tooele, Murray and Bingham high school bands.  A cavalcade of antique automobiles driven by area motor club members added color to the festivities.

Ruthless Outlaws

A western set on the Mexican border in 1850, "Blue" is the story of a ruthless band of Mexican outlaws and a small group of American settlers.

Mr. Stamp, the picture's central character, is the adopted son of the bandit leader (Mr. Montalban).  A native American, he is named Azul (Blue) by the Mexicans because of the color of his eyes.