Screenings take place in the Arts Council for Wyoming County East Indian Screening Room, 31 South Main Street, Perry, New York, (585) 237-3517

Schedule subject to change without notice. In the event of inclement weather cancellation, that evening’s program will be rescheduled at the first available date

November 6

Law And Order(1953) Universal, Produced by John W. Rogers, Directed by Nathan Juran, Scenario by John & Gwen Bagni and D.D. Beauchamp, from the adaptation by Inez Cocke of the novel Saint Johnson by William R. Burnett, Music by Joseph Gershenson. with Ronald Reagan, Dorothy Malone, Preston Foster, Alex Nicol, Ruth Hampton, Russell Johnson, Jack Kelly, Dennis Weaver, Tristram Coffin. A tough former lawman (Reagan), fed up with hypocrisy, starts a new life in a new territory. When rustlers and corrupt politicians threaten to destroy the community, he declines the call for help, with tragic results. Reagan is good in this solid, enjoyable Western.

From Here To Eternity (1953) Columbia, Produced by Buddy Adler, Directed by Fred Zinnemann, Scenario by Daniel Taradash, based on the novel by James Jones, Music by George Duning with Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, Philip Ober, Mickey Shaughnessy, Harry Bellaver, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Warden, Claude Akins, George Reeves. Powerful, brilliantly acted drama of Army barrack life in Hawaii, on the eve of Pearl Harbor. A new transfer (Clift) is harassed when he refuses to represent the company in a boxing match, while his sergeant (Lancaster) starts seeing the captain’s wife (Kerr). The spectacular depiction of the climatic Japanese sneak attack is unforgettable. Winner of eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography, and Supporting Actors Sinatra and Reed. Named to the American Film Institute’s Greatest American films and Greatest Love Stories lists, the British Film Institute’s Film Treasures list, and the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.

November 13

In Old Arizona (1929) Fox, Produced by Irving Cummings, Directed by Raoul Walsh and Irving Cummings, Scenario by Tom Barry, based on the story “The Caballero’s Way” by O. Henry, Song “My Tonia” by DeSylva, Brown, and Henderson. with Warner Baxter, Edmund Lowe, Dorothy Burgess, J. Farrell MacDonald, Fred Warren, Henry Armetta. A tough but charming Mexican bandit, the Cisco Kid (Baxter), foxily keeps two steps ahead of the law. A determined sheriff (Lowe) comes up with a clever scheme to disarm him, but Cisco may just have the last laugh. Baxter won the Best Actor Oscar in this, the beginning of a franchise that included many film sequels, as well as a radio and television series featuring “O. Henry’s beloved badman who rides the romantic trail that leads sometimes to adventure, often to danger, but always to beautiful senoritas” (from the radio show opening).

The Canary Murder Case (1929) Paramount, Produced and Directed by Malcolm St. Clair, Scenario by Florence Ryerson and S.S. VanDine, from the adaptation by Albert Shelby LeVino of the novel by S.S. VanDine, Music by Karl Hajos. with William Powell, James Hall, Louise Brooks, Jean Arthur, Charles Lane, Lawrence Grant, Gustav von Seyffertitz, E.H. Calvert, Eugene Pallette, Ned Sparks. The locked room murder of a beautiful showgirl baffles police and appears to be an unsolvable perfect crime, Philo Vance (Powell) takes a keen interest. First in the movie series featuring master mystery novelist VanDine’s erudite detective.

Foreign Friday, November 14

Seven Samurai (1954) Toho Co., Ltd., Produced by Sojiro Motoki, Directed by Akira Kurosawa, Scenario by Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Hideo Oguni, Music by Fumio Hayasaka. with Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki, Kamatari Fujiwara, Daisuke Kato, Isao Kimura, Minoru Chiaki, Seiji Miyaguchi, Bokuzen Hidari, Yoshio Tsuchiya. In 16th-century Japan, desperate villagers hire out-of-work mercenaries to fend off invading bandits. Impressive adventure film seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human drama and relentless action sequences into a evocative and unforgettable tale of courage. This beloved movie epic was named to the British Film Institutes Film Treasures list and Sight & Sound magazine’s Best Films of All-Time list. It was remade by Hollywood as a western, The Magnificent Seven (1960). In Japanese with English subtitles.

November 20

A Free Soul (1931) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by Irving G. Thalberg, Directed by Clarence Brown, Scenario by John Meehan, from the adaptation by Becky Gardiner of the novel by Adela Rogers St. John, Music by William Axt. with Norma Shearer, Leslie Howard, Lionel Barrymore, James Gleason, Clark Gable, Lucy Beaumont, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy. A hard-living, unconventional attorney (Barrymore) regrets helping a gangster (Gable) beat a murder charge when his free-spirited daughter (Shearer) begins consorting with the hoodlum. Barrymore won the Best Actor Oscar in this frank drama.

Smart Money (1931) Warner Bros., Produced and Directed by Alfred E. Green, Scenario by Kubec Glasmon, John Bright, Lucien Hubbard, and Joseph Jackson, Music by David Mendoza. with Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, Evalyn Knapp, Ralf Harolde, Noel Francis, Margaret Livingston, Billy House, Paul Porcasi, Boris Karloff, Charles Lane. A lucky barber (Robinson) goes from cutting hair to cutting in on big time gambling. Adroit performances from a cast that’s all aces.

November 27 Thanksgiving Day ~ No Show

December 4 ( * Note - Tonight’s program begins at 6:30 PM)

Cleopatra (1963) 20th Century-Fox, Produced by Walter Wanger, Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Scenario by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Ranald MacDougall, and Sidney Buchman, based upon histories by Plutarch, Suetonius, Appian, and other ancient resources and The Life And Times Of Cleopatra by C.M. Franzero, Music by Alex North, Choreography by Hermes Pan. with Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Rex Harrison, Pamela Brown, George Cole, Hume Cronyn, Cesare Danova, Kenneth Haigh, Andrew Keir, Martin Landau, Roddy McDowall, Robert Stephens, Francesca Annis, Herbert Berghof, John Doucette, Michael Hordern, John Hoyt, Carroll O’Connor, Finlay Currie. Good-acting in this sweeping tale of power and betrayal. The legendary story of the Queen of the Nile (Taylor) who changed the course of history with her conquest of Rome’s two greatest soldiers, Julius Caesar (Harrison) and Marc Antony (Burton). One of the most expensive films ever made, this intimate epic boasts a literate script with sharp dialogue and is breathtaking in its scope and grandeur. It won Oscars for its cinematography, art direction-set decoration, costumes, and special effects.

Please note that tonight’s program begins at 6:30 pm!

December 11

It Happened At The World’s Fair (1963) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by Ted Richmond, Directed by Norman Taurog, Scenario by Si Rose and Seaman Jacobs, Music by Leith Stevens, Choreography by Jack Baker. with Elvis Presley, Joan O’Brian, Gary Lockwood, Vicky Tiu, H.M. Wynant, Edith Atwater, Yvonne Craig, Kurt Russell, The Mellomen. All’s fair in love and song when a grounded crop dusting pilot (Presley) ventures to the Seattle World’s Fair to seek his fortune, finding both romance and trouble. Enjoyable rompscore, including “I’m Falling In Love Tonight,” “Relax,” and the hit “One Broken Heart For Sale.”

December 18

The Trouble With Angels (1966) Columbia, Produced by William Frye, Directed by Ida Lupino, Scenario by Blanche Hanalis, based on the novel by Jane Trahey, Music by Jerry Goldsmith. with Rosalind Russell, Hayley Mills, Binnie Barnes, Gypsy Rose Lee, Camilla Sparv, June Harding, Mary Wickes, Portia Nelson, Kent Smith, Madge Blake, Jesslyn Fax, Jim Hutton. Delightful study of two incorrigible convent school students, who think educational opportunity is a platform for mischievous practical jokes. A habit forming comedy.

The Rare Breed (1966) Universal, Produced by William Alland, Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, Scenario by Ric Hardman, Music by John Williams. with James Stewart, Maureen O’Hara, Brian Keith, Juliet Mills, Don Galloway, David Brian, Jack Elam, Ben Johnson, Harry Carey, Jr. After selling her prize English Hereford at auction, an Englishwoman (O’Hara) hires a cowhand (Stewart) to help her transport the bull to its new owner. It begins an adventure that tests their mettle as they battle killers, the elements, and each other. Unusual and amusing Western.

December 25 Christmas Day ~ No Show

January 1 ~ New Year’s Day

Babes In Toyland (1934) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by Hal Roach, Directed by Gus Meins and Charles Rogers, Scenario by Frank Butler and Nick Grinde, based on the operetta Book and Lyrics by Glen McDonough, Music by Victor Herbert. with Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Virginia Karns, Charlotte Henry, Felix Knight, Florence Roberts, Henry Brandon, Marie Wilson, Johnny Downs. In Mother Goose land, two incompetant toymakers (Laurel and Hardy, in fine form) attempt to save Mother Peep from eviction and daughter Bo from a loveless marriage to a dastard. Utterly charming rendition of the classic operetta is melodic and comedic.

Lady For A Day (1933) Columbia, Produced by Harry Cohn, Directed by Frank Capra, Scenario by Robert Riskin, based on the story “Madame La Gimp” by Damon Runyon, Music by Howard Jackson. with Warren William, May Robson, Guy Kibbee, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Walter Connolly, Jean Parker, Nat Pendleton, Barry Norton, Halliwell Hobbes, Hobart Bosworth. Splendid comedy about a softhearted racketeer (William) who takes interest in the plight of seedy old apple vendor (Robson); she’s been posing as a society matron in letters to her grown daughter, raised overseas, now coming for a visit with her aristocratic fiance. Adroit rendering of a wonderful Runyon fable.

January 8

Where Are My Children (1916) Universal, Produced, Directed, and Written by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley, based on a story by Lucy Payton and Franklyn Hall. with Tyrone Power, Sr., Patia (Reaume) Power, A.D. Blake, Marie Walcamp, Juan de la Cruz, Rena Rogers, Anne Power. A district attorney (Power) scrupulously performs the duties of his office, unaware of what is going on in his own home. This powerful drama is on the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry.

The Winning Of Barbara Worth (1926) United Artists, Produced by Samuel Goldwyn, Directed by Henry King, Scenario by Frances Marion, based on the novel by Harold Bell Wright. with Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Gary Cooper, Charles Lane. Epic action romance about efforts to turn a dusty desert town into farmland. Film pairs one of the screen’s most popular love couples, Colman and Banky, as the engineer in charge of the project and the rancher’s daughter he’s courting. Beautifully filmed, with a thrilling climax.

January 15

Tarzan’s Secret Treasure (1941) Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Produced by B.P. Fineman, Directed by Richard Thorpe, Scenario by Myles Connolly and Paul Gangelin, based upon characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Music by David Snell. with Johnny Weissmuller, Maureen O’Sullivan, JoReginald Owen, Barry Fitzgerald, Tom Conway, Philip Dorn, Cordell Hickman. When gold is inadvertently discovered on Tarzan’s remote jungle escarpment, greedy members of a scientific expedition ruthlessly dupe the Ape Man into revealing the source. Top notch production values in this swift-moving adventure.

A Yank In The R.A.F. (1941) 20th Century-Fox, Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, Directed by Henry King, Scenario by Darrell Ware and Karl Tunberg, based on a story by Melville Crossman, Songs by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, Music Score by Alfred Newman. with Tyrone Power, Betty Grable, John Sutton, Reginald Gardiner, Donald Stuart, Morton Lowry, Ralph Byrd. When a slick commercial pilot (Power) is reunited with an old flame (Grable) in London, he joins the Royal Air Force so he can see more of her. High-flying wartime romance, the songs include “Another Little Dream Won’t Do Us Any Harm” and “Hi-Ya Love.”