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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

1928 • Colleen Moore, Gary Cooper • Live Accompaniment by Randy Woltz on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Introduction by Film Historian Stan Taffel This rarely seen gem was one of the highest grossing films of 1928. it is a poignant story of a French girl and her family that take care of American fliers during WWI. With incredible aerial footage, and a sweet, sentimental love story, this story will be brought to life by a fantastic new restoration, introduced by Stan Taffel.

1939- See it on the big screen, and bring someone who has never seen it! In this beloved masterpiece, Judy Garland plays a young farm girl who is magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz. As she and her little dog travel down Oz's Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard to ask for a way home, they meet a wonderful group of characters. This 1939 classic introduced the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.

1927 – silent • Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers • Live Accompaniment by Donnie Rankin on the Mighty Wurlitzer • Directed by William Wellman PLEASE NOTE: The Organ Console will be on the right side of the stage for this presentation. It will have the music rack in place, so there will be slight obstruction of the screen for seats B 9-12, C 9-12, and D 9-12. Please be advised when purchasing tickets to this event. Wings was awarded the first-ever Oscar® for Best Picture in 1927, featuring spectacular aerial photography and a memorably sweet performance by Clara Bow. It’s a crowning achievement of the silent-era. This is a rare opportunity to see the film with live accompaniment on our Mighty Wurlitzer -- just as it was experienced by audiences in 1927.

• Eve Elliot, Vincent Johnson, 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 46th year of this rousing tradition with three phenomenal, local pianists. You’ll love ‘em!

1975 • Directed by The Maysles Brothers Often considered one of the best documentaries ever made, Grey Gardens is an unforgettable portrait of a mother and daughter living in poverty in a deteriorating mansion, offering glimpses of their elegant, stately past. This raw and candid film delves into the squalor and mental illness that ultimately took over their lives and is equally compelling and unsettling.

1964 • Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke This Walt Disney musical classic won five Academy Awards, and has been cherished for generations. It features memorable songs by the Sherman Brothers such “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee”. Bring the family and see it on the big screen. Come see why Mary Poppins enriches the lives of everyone she meets.

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.