Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact.

Classic Cinema at the Center presents You Can’t Take It With You this Friday, November 10 at 7 pm. In this 1938 Romantic Comedy, Frank Capra directs Jimmy Stewart, Jean Arthur and Lionel Barrymore in a film about an engaged couple who face opposition due to family conflict. Rich snobs vs eccentric, working class family. Adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, You Can’t Take It With You was nominated for seven Academy Awards – winning two: Best Picture and Best Director. Admission and Refreshments (Popcorn, Chocolate Candy and Beverage) are free. Join us for classic fun Friday,11/10 at 7pm in the Stillwater Community Center at 9th and Duck.

The tale of the cigarette-maker Carmen and the Spanish cavalry soldier Don Jose is translated into a modern-day story of a parachute factory worker and a stalwart GI named Joe who is about to go to flying school. Conflict arises when a prize-ring champ captures the heart of Carmen after she has seduced Joe and caused him to go AWOL. 

Produced and directed by Otto Preminger and starring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge.

This movie is being sponsored by the Stillwater Masons. Your group continues to be so generous to the Classic Cinema at the Center program. Our patrons are very grateful.

When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship of Senator Joseph Paine (Claude Rains). However, Paine isn't as noble as his reputation would indicate, and he becomes involved in a scheme to discredit Smith, who wants to build a boys' campsite where a more lucrative project could go. Determined to stand up against Paine and his corrupt peers, Smith takes his case to the Senate floor.

Directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur, and Claude Raines. 

This movie is being sponsored by Ann Houston and Billy McCollom. Thank you both so much for your kind donation.

In this noir classic, detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman (Mary Astor). As soon as Miss Wonderly shows up, trouble follows as Sam's partner is murdered and Sam is accosted by a man (Peter Lorre) demanding he locate a valuable statuette. Sam, entangled in a dangerous web of crime and intrigue, soon realizes he must find the one thing they all seem to want: the bejeweled Maltese falcon.

Directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre. 

This movie is being sponsored by Hearing Life. Thank you so much for your kind donation to Classic Cinema at the Center.

Gaston (Louis Jourdan) is a restless Parisian playboy who moves from one mistress to another, while also spending time with Gigi (Leslie Caron), a precocious younger friend learning the ways of high society. The platonic relationship between Gaston and Gigi changes, however, when she matures, but the possibility of something lasting seems unlikely since he won't commit to one woman. Gigi refuses to be anyone's mistress, however, and Gaston must choose between her and his carefree lifestyle.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Maurice Chevalier, Hermione Gingold, Louis Jourdan, and Leslie Caron. 

This movie is sponsored by Bobby Aupperle. Thanks so much for you kind donation.