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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

1925 • Ramon Novarro • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Silent film making at its very best. With the proverbial cast of thousands, and years in the making, it was the most expensive silent film ever produced. In the 1920’s, MGM was able to make films that were epic, and this one still feels that way today. Technologically advanced for its day, the film boasts several colored sequences as well as a terrific sea battle, spectacular chariot race, and memorable birth of Christ sequence.
Sat, Mar 30 2:30 PM
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On the Town

1949 • Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra In Person Guest: Patricia Ward Kelly-Gene Kelly's wife and official biographer will introduce the Matinee Screening- A true masterpiece that must be seen! “New York, New York, it's a wonderful town,” especially when sailors Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Jules Munshin have a 24-hour shore leave to see the sights - and those sights include Ann Miller, Betty Garrett and Vera-Ellen. On the Town is a top notch Technicolor musical spectacle.
Sat, Apr 6 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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Touch of Evil

1958 • Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Orson Welles, Marlene Dietrich Directed by Orson Welles Introduced by Harlan Lebo Initially dismissed by critics (they always had a love-hate relationship with Welles), the film slowly found admiration over the years. It is now heralded as one of the most popular classic-era noir films and considered to be some of Welles’s best work. The film was shot mostly in Venice, California with distinctive cinematography by Russell Metty.
Sun, Apr 7 2:30 PM
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The Thing

1951 • Margaret Sheridan, Kenneth Tobey • Introduced by Author/Historian Foster Hirsch • A UFO crashes near an isolated scientific research base, where scientists recover the craft's now-frozen alien pilot and take it back to their base. What could possibly go wrong?! Today’s films will be introduced by film historian Foster Hirsch, author of Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties: The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher—Television.
Sat, Apr 13 2:30 PM
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Them!

1954 • James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, James Arness • Introduced by Author/Historian Foster Hirsch • Them! is the first of the 1950s "nuclear monster" movies that terrorized a generation. When a nest of gigantic, irradiated ants is discovered in the New Mexico desert, they quickly become a national threat that finally culminates in a battle in the concrete sewers of Los Angeles. Early effects aside, this is a true, great, and beloved sci-fi classic. Today’s films will be introduced by film historian Foster Hirsch, author of Hollywood and the Movies of the Fifties: The Collapse of the Studio System, the Thrill of Cinerama, and the Invasion of the Ultimate Body Snatcher—Television.
Sat, Apr 13 7:00 PM
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Forbidden Planet

1956 • Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielson Many fans say Forbidden Planet is the absolute best film from the golden age of sci-fi. It captures the romance, the spirit, and the look of 50s sci-fi, even touching on relevant themes of advanced technology and the responsibilities that go with it. Join us on this trip to planet Altair-5, and meet the most famous robot in history, “Robby the Robot.”
Sun, Apr 14 2:30 PM
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Beetlejuice

1988 • Michael Keaton, Geena Davis In this house, if you've seen one ghost, you haven't seen them all. Tim Burton's comic twist on supernatural horror tales offers a comic fantasy that mixes the quick and the dead with a laugh and a fright. The film received an Academy Award for its innovative and memorable makeup.
Sat, Apr 20 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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Adam Swanson: "Hits from Ragtime to Hollywood"

ADAM SWANSON on the Bösendorfer Grand Piano. Old Town Music Hall is thrilled to welcome pianist Adam Swanson, one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, and the Great American Songbook. This concert features all of the above and more—and even a guest performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.
Sun, Apr 21 2:30 PM
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Cartoon Festival: An Afternoon of Kid's Favorites

Hosted by Animation Historian Jerry Beck- Adults adored them, children idolized them. Saturday matinees once exploded with the exploits of Mighty Mouse, Superman and Casper the Friendly Ghost. Join us as we re-create those matinees of yesteryear, with Fantasies and Fables in Technicolor, Happy Harmonies and Color Rhapsodies, featuring Tom Thumb and Red Riding Hood as you’ve never seen them before. 
Sat, Apr 27 2:30 PM
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Cartoon Festival: An Evening for the Grownups

Hosted by Animation Historian Jerry Beck- The evening show will include 1930s pre-code and 1940s wartime-era cartoon shorts geared toward more mature viewers. Betty Boop, Flip The Frog, and the Looney Tunes’ first leading man, Bosko, are among the musically diverse pioneering cartoon stars in this program. Tex Avery’s Red Hot Riding Hood, Bob Clampett’s incredibly violent early version of Tweety, Chuck Jones’ Oscar winning Pepe LePew are among the characters we’ll see on the big screen!
Sat, Apr 27 7:00 PM
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The Passion of Joan of Arc

1928-silent • Renee Jeanne Falconetti • Accompanied Live by Robert York on the Mighty Wurlitzer • This intense and expressive portrait of Joan of Arc is consistently listed as one of the best silent films ever made. Director Carl Theodor Dreyer captures the essence of her struggles through close-ups of her reactions, and the viewer feels intense sympathy as a result. Falconetti is honest and brilliant, and her raw, natural acting style is ahead of its time. A silent film event not to be missed!
Sun, Apr 28 2:30 PM
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American Graffiti

1973 • Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Directed by George Lucas • Introduced by Julian David Stone • Return to the nostalgic world of the early 1960s where teenagers cruise the streets in hot rods and rock and roll tops the music charts. The film features a memorable soundtrack with tunes from the likes of The Beach Boys and Buddy Holly. Two cast members who didn’t receive top billing but were definitely noticed are Harrison Ford and Suzanne Sommers. And of course, this is the film that put George Lucas on the road to becoming one of the most influential film directors of all time, thanks largely to the film’s producer, Francis Ford Coppola.
Sat, May 4 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra

The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra celebrates music from the ragtime era, roughly 1897 to 1917 — including the music of Scott Joplin, James Scott, Joseph Lamb, and Irving Berlin — as well as marches, waltzes, early show tunes, and Tin Pan Alley favorites. Start tuning your vocal cords because you might be asked to sing along with some of the songs we all know and love.
Sun, May 5 2:30 PM
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To Catch a Thief

1955 • Cary Grant, Grace Kelly In-Person Guest: Author/Film Historian Sloan De Forest Cary Grant and Grace Kelly – what more could you want in a classic film? Hitchcock’s romantic thriller stars Cary Grant as a retired cat burglar accused of a new crime and he has to clear his name. It’s charming, romantic and witty, with spectacular photography of the French Riviera. Sloan De Forest is a writer and film historian who has authored three books in the Turner Classic Movies library: The Essential Directors, Dynamic Dames, and Must-See Sci-Fi. She has appeared on Turner Classic Movies and CNN, and served as a consultant on the 2020 HBO documentary Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind.
Sat, May 11 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys

Once again, we celebrate Mother’s Day at Old Town Music Hall with lovely musical gems of the 1910s, 20s and 30s performed with uncommon authenticity by the enchanting Janet Klein and her Parlor Boys -- purveyors of rare and scintillating early Jazz, Tin Pan Alley & Vaudeville.
Sun, May 12 2:30 PM
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The Three Stooges Festival

Join us for a hilarious selection of shorts from three of the funniest guys ever. There were almost two hundred Three Stooges short comedies produced over many decades, starting in the 1930s. We’ve selected some of the best ones, so bring the kids and get ready to laugh out loud!
Sat, May 18 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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Steamboat Bill, Jr.

1928 – silent • Buster Keaton • Live Accompaniment by Pete Eveland on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Steamboat Bill, Jr. is regarded as a masterpiece of its time. Buster Keaton was known for his dangerous stunts. Perhaps the most memorable scene is the iconic moment when an entire building collapses on Keaton, but he’s left standing safely in an open door that falls perfectly around his body. Buster Keaton’s work is true genius; a man far ahead of his time. The film will include live accompaniment by Pete Eveland, who was once the resident calliope player on a steamboat!
Sun, May 19 2:30 PM
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The Apartment

1960 • Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray Directed by Billy Wilder Winner of five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, the wonderful gem of a film follows Lemmon’s character as he angles for a promotion in his company and becomes compelled to lend his apartment to his bosses for their affairs. When he finds out his girl is also seeing his boss, he has a decision to make!
Sat, May 25 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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The Best Years of Our Lives

1946 • Myrna Loy, Fredric March Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Harold Russell Directed by William Wyler William Wyler's masterpiece about post World War II America highlights the lives of three service men returning from the war, facing the unexpected challenges of simply returning to their hometowns. The film was a tremendous critical and financial success, winning seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Harold Russell, himself a returning veteran, won two Academy Awards for his performance!
Sun, May 26 2:30 PM
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Rocky

1976 • Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burgess Meredith Screenplay by Sylvester Stallone At the time of the film's production, Sylvester Stallone was living the true underdog story. Down to his last dollar, he sold his screenplay, and made it a condition that he star in the film. The studio took a chance, paid him scale, and the rest is history.
Sat, Jun 1 2:30 PM7:00 PM
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