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Orpheum Summer Movie Series

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The Orpheum Theatre's Summer Movie Series has become a beloved summer tradition in Memphis. It is a unique and inexpensive way to escape the heat of the summer, if even for a couple of hours. Each year, the elegant and historical theater shows a variety of movie favorites on the big screen. While these films have traditionally been older classics, the series now includes both new classics and cult classics.

In addition to the regular round-up, the Indie Memphis Cinema Social Club will be hosting four independent films throughout the summer with a special social hour prior to the start of the film.

Tickets for both the Summer Classic Movie Series and the Cinema Social Club are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Keep in mind, however, that many of films may not be appropriate for children, though there are usually a few family-friendly films offered each summer. Tickets may be purchased at The Orpheum Theatre Box Office two hours prior to the start of the movie. You may also choose to purchase a 10 ticket package for $50 in advance at the Orpheum box office or at The Booksellers at Laurelwood (formerly Davis Kidd). Movie start times are listed in the schedule below. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the movie.

According to the Orpheum website, all dates and titles are subject to change. For more information or to confirm a scheduled film, please call (901) 525-3000 or visit the Orpheum Theater website.

2012 Summer Movie Series Schedule

  • May 25--7:15 p.m. This is Spinal Tap
  • June 1--7:15 p.m. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • June 14--7:30 p.m. Donnie Darko
  • June 15--7:15 p.m. Grease (sing-a-long)
  • June 22--7:15 p.m. O Brother, Where Art Thou?
  • June 28--7:30 p.m. Pulp Fiction
  • June 29--7:15 p.m. Raiders of the Lost Ark
  • July 13--2:00 p.m. Casper (Family Matinee)
  • July 13--7:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Psycho/ The Shining (Friday 13th Double Feature)
  • July 20--7:15 p.m. The Princess Bride
  • July 27--7:15 p.m. Blazing Saddles
  • August 2--7:15 p.m. Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
  • August 3--7:15 p.m. The Wizard of Oz
  • August 9--7:30 p.m. Almost Famous
  • August 10--7:15 p.m. Gone with the Wind
  • August 16--7:30 p.m. Fargo
  • August 17--7:15 p.m. The Godfather: Part II
  • August 31--7:15 p.m. Casablanca
  • September 14--8:15 p.m. The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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