SHADOWS & SECRETS: FILM NOIR OF THE 1940S
Join us for a season where shadows stretch long, secrets run deep, and every whispered word could spell doom. From the sinister charm of Shadow of a Doubt, to the labyrinthine twists of The Third Man (celebrating its 75th anniversary), and culminating with tragic inevitability of Out of the Past, these classic noirs from the 1940s draw us into a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, and fate is as unforgiving as the stark black-and-white cinematography.
Shadow of a Doubt
Sunday 8th September 2.45pm
Wednesday 11th September 6pm
The Lady from Shanghai
Monday 9th September 6.15pm
Thursday 12th September 3.30pm
Double Indemnity
Sunday 15th September 3pm
Monday 16th September 6pm
The Third Man
Sun 22nd September 2.45pm
Mon 23rd September 6pm
Wednesday 25th September 8.30pm
Out of the Past (35mm)
Sunday 29th September 3.30pm
Wednesday 2nd October 6.15pm
Use the film link underneath for more information and to book tickets.
Evil lurks in the most unexpected places in Alfred Hitchcock’s (Psycho, Vertigo) suspenseful psychological noir, starring Teresa Wright as a young girl who discovers a sinister secret about her seemingly charming Uncle Charlie.
Celebrated for its groundbreaking camerawork, dreamlike atmosphere, and Rita Hayworth’s unforgettable performance, Orson Welles’ (Citizen Kane) stunning noir follows an Irish sailor lured into a murderous trap.
Based on a novella by James M. Cain, Billy Wilder’s classic exploration of moral decay features a plot that twists and tightens like a noose and stars Barbara Stanwyck as one of cinema’s most iconic femme fatales.
Set against the haunting backdrop of a bombed-out Vienna, Carol Reed’s iconic award-winning crime drama is a brilliantly crafted noir, blending suspense, wit, and an iconic score. 75th anniversary re-release.
Jacques Tourneur delivers a masterclass in atmospheric tension and moral ambiguity in this quintessential, hardboiled noir starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and Kirk Douglas. Screenings presented on 35mm film.
Our beautiful art deco inspired auditorium can be found just off East Oxford's Cowley Road. We are open 7 days a week. We open the cinema and box office 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of each film, and the Box Office then closes 10 minutes after the film starts. We don’t show adverts, just a couple of trailers, so don't be late as the film itself starts very close to the advertised time!