The Carrollton Center for the Arts will celebrate Oscar winner (and former Carrollton resident) Susan Hayward with a showing of her film, The Conqueror, January 5.

“We welcome this yearly opportunity to honor the work of a star who some folks here still also remember as a neighbor,” said Carrollton Arts Superintendent Tim Chapman.

Hayward lived in Carrollton with her husband, local businessman Eaton Chalkley, from 1957 until 1966. She won the Academy Award for her role in 1958’s I Want To Live! while living here and was presented with the key to the city upon her return to Carrollton from the Oscar ceremonies. The center hosts a showing of one of her films each year in January.

The Conqueror was released in 1956. It was produced by entrepreneur Howard Hughes, directed by Dick Powell and starried John Wayne as the Mongol conqueror, Genghis Khan, Hayward, Agnes Moorehead and Pedro Armendáriz. Tickets are available at carrolltonarts.com, at the center’s box office or by calling (770) 838-1083.

What: Susan Hayward Tribute Film: The Conqueror

When: January 5, 2:00 p.m.

Where: Carrollton Center for the Arts

Tickets: $5 – includes popcorn and water

For questions concerning the Carrollton Center for the Arts, please call Arts Superintendent Tim Chapman at (770) 838-1083.