1941 • James Cagney, Olivia de Havilland, Rita Hayworth A fun comedy/drama -- with three incredible stars – about a man who wonders if should have married his wife or his former girlfriend. With a great screenplay by Academy Award winners Julius J. Epstein and Philip Epstein (Casablanca), director Raoul Walsh creates a nostalgic, funny, look back at the turn of the century . One of Cagney’s best roles!

1922 - silent • Rudolph Valentino * Accompanied live by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ * Blood and Sand was a box office smash. The scandalous tango scene was electrifying. It helped establish Valentino as a star and was one of the most successful films of his career. In 1923 he recorded “El Relicario" from Blood and Sand for Brunswick Records. Come and enjoy this 100th anniversary screening of this groundbreaking film.

1955 • James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo Filmed on location around Los Angeles, this classic film about angst-ridden suburban teenagers was James Dean’s first time receiving top billing, but tragically he died in a car accident before the film was released. His charisma and star power are on full display here, securing his place as an American cultural icon. Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo were both nominated for Academy Awards for their roles, along with director Nicholas Ray.

1949 • Judy Garland, Van Johnson Judy Garland plays a music store clerk corresponding with her unseen pen pal who also happens to be her boss. The happy ending features Judy's two-year-old daughter, Liza Minnelli. Judy and Van Johnson are at their absolute best in this MGM classic. Judy’s songs include "I Don't Care" and "Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland".

1927-silent • Buster Keaton • With Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • The inventive genius of Buster Keaton is in full swing in this beloved classic comedy-action-silent. Keaton was a mechanical whiz who designed breathtaking stunts and gags. A master of physical comedy, he did all of his own stunts. The climactic train chase in The General is not only the high point of the film, but it represents a milestone in filmmaking. Old Town Music Hall is the ideal place to see The General, with live musical accompaniment on the Might Wurlitzer Theater Pipe Organ.

1942 • Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid • Directed by Michael Curtiz • Join us for one of the most romantic film of the 1940s, and experience it here on the big screen with a flawlessly restored release by Warner Bros. Alongside Bogart and Bergman is a perfect supporting cast including Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, and Claude Rains. Academy Award® winner for Best Picture and Best Director, Casablanca is one of the greatest films ever made.

• Frederick Hodges, Sonny Leyland, John Reed-Torres •? The popular American musical genre known as “Ragtime” enjoyed its heyday between 1895 and about 1920, and then fell into virtual obscurity until a revival in the 1970s with Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer” made popular by the film The Sting. Please join us as we celebrate our 45th year of this rousing tradition with three great pianists.

1973 • Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, this film evokes the 1930s era of Chicago gangsters and conmen. The music of Scott Joplin is used as the score throughout the film, promoting a resurgence in the popularity of ragtime when the film was released. In particular, Joplin’s “The Entertainer” reached the top of Billboard’s pop charts. This film is a pure delight for so many reasons, not the least of which is the pairing of Robert Redford and Paul Newman -- both at top of their game – and incredible cinematography, sets and costumes.