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Citizen Kane
1941 • Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton
• Special Guest: Author, Harlan Lebo •
Citizen Kane was Orson Welles's first feature film. At age 25, Welles starred in, wrote and directed
this iconic masterpiece that was nominated for nine Academy Awards. See this timeless classic
on the big screen, joined by special guest Harlan Lebo, author of the book Citizen Kane: A
Filmmakers Journey. Discover why many claim this is the greatest film of all time.
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When Harry Met Sally...
1989 • Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
Can a man and a woman be friends, or does sex always get in the way? Meg Ryan and Billy
Crystal star as two best friends in this blockbuster, heartwarming romantic comedy directed by
Rob Reiner with a sharp, witty script written by Nora Ephron. The chemistry between Crystal
and Ryan is amazing, with impeccable direction and a superb soundtrack. What a perfect way to
spend Valentine’s Day weekend!
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Cabaret
1972 • Liza Minnelli, Michael York, Joel Grey
In this ground-breaking, blockbuster film version of the Broadway musical of the same name,
Liza Minnelli stars as a flamboyant cabaret performer in 1930s Nazi Germany. Directed by
pioneering choreographer Bob Fosse, the film won eight Academy Awards and includes
outstanding, memorable performances by Joel Grey and Michael York.
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Jelani Eddington in Concert
A tremendously gifted and accomplished theater organist, Jelani Eddington is one of the most sought-
after performers in the field. In addition to his work as an organist, Jelani has distinguished himself as
a concert pianist, and he is sure to delight us with some memorable music on our Bösendorfer grand
piano. From early pop standards, to jazz, movie music, Broadway tunes, and always a lot of fun
surprises. This concert is sponsored by the Los Angeles Theatre Organ Society.
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Frederick Hodges and Carl Sonny Leyland in Concert
SWEET AND HOT PIANOS ON FIRE!
Two Old Town Music Hall favorites in one great show, featuring a variety of piano styles from
ragtime to boogie-woogie, Broadway to Hollywood, Jelly Roll Morton to Gershwin. Solo
performances and magnificent duets on our two concert grand pianos — and a few songs too!
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The Cameraman
1928 – silent • Buster Keaton
• Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer •
Buster Keaton was one of the great comic geniuses of the 1920s, and a prolific filmmaker. For
anyone who has never seen a silent movie, this film is a great place to start. It was a huge hit
with audiences when it was released in 1928, and it’s just as hilarious today. It’s a thoroughly
enjoyable movie packed with clever gags. A Keaton classic!
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Rear Window
1954 • James Stewart, Grace Kelly
In this Hitchcock masterpiece, Jimmy Stewart stars as a wheelchair-bound photographer who
spies on his neighbors from his New York apartment window, and he becomes convinced one
of them has committed murder. Both Stewart and Grace Kelly are magnificent, and every
aspect of the filmmaking is top notch. We highly recommend this one!
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The Time Machine
1960 • Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux
• Special Guest: Film Historian Justin Humphreys •
This adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel won the Academy Award for Best Special Effects.
Rod Taylor plays a scientist in 1880s Victorian England who builds a vehicle to transport him
through time, only to discover a dark and dangerous society. Film Historian Justin Humphreys
joins us to share memorabilia and insights about the impact of this timeless classic.
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1920 – silent • John Barrymore
• Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer •
This rarely-screened silent horror classic is now over 100 years old, but is still considered the
best version by film fans. The one and only John Barrymore gives a striking performance as the
tortured dual-personality doctor who suffers the consequence of experimenting in the
separation of human personalities: one good, the other evil.
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A Night at the Opera
1935 • The Marx Brothers
A Night at the Opera is one of those films you can see dozens of times and laugh just as hard as
you did the first time. In this film, the brothers get mixed up with an opera company. The one-
liners come so fast, you keep thinking you'll remember them, but the next one is even funnier.
Groucho Marx said that this was his favorite of all his movies!
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Songbirds and Sirens of the Jazz Age
Featuring Janet Klein, Frederick Hodges and historian Steven C. Smith
They’re back - with a brand-new live event! Janet will be summoning the spirits of greatest
female vocalists of the Jazz Age, including Annette Hanshaw, Frances Williams, Lillian Roth,
Ruth Etting, Fifi D’Orsay and many more. Frederick will pay homage to the era’s top chanteuses
with show-stopping piano solos, and Steven will share stories of the women who made these
songs famous.
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Roman Holiday
1953 • Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck
This charming romantic comedy is a pure gem. It’s the film that made everybody fall in love
with Audrey Hepburn. If you’ve never seen this film, you’re in for a rare and memorable treat.
Impeccably directed by the incredible William Wyler, the film earned two Oscars, one for the
screenwriting and one for Hepburn.
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Ex-Lady
1933 • Bette Davis, Gene Raymond
• Hosted by Film Historian Karie Bible •
This rarely-seen, pre-code romantic comedy is so frank... so outspoken... so true! Bette Davis
stars as a free-spirited woman who would rather pursue her career than settle down and marry.
Karie Bible joins us with insights about how Hollywood films changed when the Hays Code was
enacted, and how this film was ahead of its time. It has stunning art deco sets and spectacular
Hollywood glamour, and scenes that would have been forbidden just one year later!
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A-Haunting We Will Go
1942 Laurel and Hardy • Hosted by Magician Ray Karch •
Join us for a very special presentation hosted by the Grand Sheik of Sons of the Desert (and
Magic Castle performer) Ray Karch, who will perform some live stage magic! Fez or derby is
optional -- but always recommended. Followed by a Laurel and Hardy film featuring magic —
what more could you ask for?! In this film, our favorite comedy duo meets Dante the Magician.
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927 – silent • George O’Brien, Janet Gaynor
Directed by F. W. Murnau
• Live Accompaniment by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer •
Winner of Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress for Janet
Gaynor, Sunrise is a spectacular cinematic experience. Director F. W. Murnau’s crowning
achievement is often considered the greatest silent film ever made. It retains its power even
today. We are proud to present this extraordinary motion picture, faithfully restored and
remastered by Fox, accompanied live on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988 • Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Kathleen Turner
Just in time for Easter, we welcome everyone’s favorite movie rabbit. This “cartoon noir”
follows detective Eddie Valiant as he seeks to clear the name of a toon rabbit framed for
murder. An innovative blend of live action, animation and allegory set in 1947 Los Angeles.
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That's Entertainment!
1974 • Fred Astaire and many more!
The very best musical numbers from the Golden Age of cinema are featured in this nonstop,
brilliant homage to movie musicals. This feature documentary is hosted by some of the most
luminous stars of the era such as Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor,
Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor. The film highlights such classics as The
Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St. Louis, An American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain and Gigi. It also
features Liza Minnelli presenting a tribute to her mother, Judy Garland.
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Dragnet
1954 • Jack Webb, Ann Robinson
• Special Guest: Ann Robinson •
We are thrilled to welcome one of the film’s stars, Ann Robinson, for a discussion hosted by Old
Town Music Hall board member Angie Hougen, herself a retired Los Angeles police officer.
Based on a radio series that began in 1949 and then a TV series that began in 1951, this feature
film earned praise for its realistic portrayal of law enforcement and for improving the public
opinion of the dangerous and heroic work of police officers.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. Bringing the extraterrestrial into his suburban California house, Elliott introduces E.T., as the alien is dubbed, to his brother and his little sister, Gertie, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Soon, however, E.T. falls ill, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both Elliott and the alien.
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Mark Herman in Concert "Music from the Golden Age of Hollywood"
An Old Town Music Hall favorite, Mark Herman is one of the most popular -- and busiest --
young theatre organists, performing dozens of concerts and silent film presentations each year
across the US and abroad. Join us as Mark fires up the Mighty Wurlitzer and performs his
favorite music from classic films that inspire him – music by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and
even Henry Mancini. A delightful afternoon you don’t want to miss!
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