The hit film Shoot the Piano Player, by Francois Truffaut, opened in Chicago on Friday, October 19, 1962, at the Surf theatre (Dearborn at Division). An ad reads: an Astor Release, starring Charles Aznavour with Marie Dubois, a Film for Adults; Free--to first 150 couples entering theatre tonight Phillips record--theme song from "Shoot The Piano Player"--Free! The film played several weeks.