A Weekend with Humphrey & Huston: "The Maltese Falcon" (1941)

The Maltese Falcon was an enormous success, and as the years have gone by, its reputation has only grown. On countless “best of” lists, it is often cited as the first important film in a genre that still resonates with viewers today: Film Noir. Starring Humphrey Bogart with Mary Astor’s expert take on the scheming femme fatale, Peter Lorre shines as the deceitful lowlife, Joel Cairo. Sydney Greenstreet, gives an iconic performance as Kasper “Fat Man” Gutman. His performance as the well-educated but depraved ringleader earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Organ overture at 7:30pm. Free parking.