Valentine’s Day falls on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and throughout the United States, cinemas small and large plan special showings of
Casablanca (1942), long considered one of the most romantic movies ever made.
In the small but important role of Ugarte, who provides exit visits to refugees desperate to leave Casablanca – and the murderer of two German couriers – Peter Lorre gets the action going by leaving with his friend Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) two valuable letters of transit he intends to sell to escaping freedom fighter Victor Lazlo (Paul Henreid) and his wife Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman).
But no matter the size of his part, Peter is always a treat to watch in a movie theater, including these ~
- West Shore Theater – New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
- Gateway Theater – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
- IPIC Westwood – Los Angeles, California
- Flashback Cinema chain
- Brattle Theatre – Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Oroville State Theatre – Oroville, California
- Kentucky Theatre – Lexington, Kentucky
- British Film Institute – London, England
- Barrymore Film Center – Fort Lee, New Jersey
- Redford Theatre – Detroit, Michigan
West Shore Theater – The historic
West Shore Theater, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, will present a special showing of
Casablanca on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, February 9, 10, and 11, 2024.
The program includes a Turner Classic Movies introduction and the Looney Tunes cartoon
Carrotblanca (1995), with Bugs Bunny as Rick, Daffy Duck as Sam, and Tweety Bird as Ugarte.
Showtimes are ~
- Friday, February 9 – 7 pm
- Saturday, February 10 – 1 pm, 4 pm, and 7 pm
- Sunday, February 11 – 1 pm and 4 pm
Standard seating is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors over 60 and children under 12. High Top seats, which seat 2 people, are $18. Booths, which seat 4 to 6 people, are $40. Tickets may be purchased online or at the box office.
The West Shore Theatre is located at 317 Bridge Street in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Parking is available on the streets near the cinema, as well as the parking lot across the street. More information about
parking, as well as directions, is available on the venue’s website.
Gateway Cinema – In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a special Valentine’s Day date night is available on Saturday, February 10, 2024.
Held at the
Gateway Theater, the event begins at 6 pm with a cocktail party, including hors d’oeurves, wine, and a silent auction, followed by a private showing of
Casablanca at 7:30 pm.
Tickets for the party and movie are $45 for individuals and $75 for couples. Tickets for the movie only are $20. Proceeds for the event go to the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association. Make reservations through the
Daniel Lady Farm website.
The R/C Gateway Theater 8 is located at 20 Presidential Circle in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
IPIC Westwood – The
IPIC Westwood in Los Angeles, California, will show
Casablanca on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
The movie begins at 3 pm.
Premium Plus seats are $23.50 for adults, $17.50 for children. Standard Seating is $16.50 for adults, $12.50 for children.
Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online through the IPIC website.
The IPIC Westwood is located at 10840 Wilshire Boulevard in Westwood Village, Los Angeles, California.
Flashback Cinema chain – Theaters in the Flashback Cinema chain will show
Casablanca throughout the United States on Sunday, February 11, and Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Show times and ticket prices vary by location.
Participating cinemas are listed on the Flashback website.
Brattle Theatre – The
Brattle Theatre, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, presents
Casablanca every Valentine’s Day, and this year, the classic movie will be shown Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 13, 14, and 15.
The Brattle offers matinee showings each day at 4 pm and an evening show at 7 pm on February 15.
Matinee prices are $12.50 for all seats. The evening show is $14.50 general admission, and $12.50 for children, students, seniors, and members of the Brattle. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online through the Brattle website.
The Brattle is located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Information about parking and public transportation is available on the venue’s website.
State Theatre – The historic
State Theatre, located in Oroville, California, will offer a special Valentine’s Day showing of
Casablanca on February 14. The movie begins at 7 pm.
Tickets are $5 and may be purchased online or at the box office.
State Theatre is located at 1489 Myers Street in downtown Oroville, California. Parking is available on the streets near the cinema, as well as in nearby parking lots. More information about
parking is available on the cinema’s website.
Kentucky Theatre – The
Kentucky Theatre, in Lexington, Kentucky, will show
Casablanca on Wednesday, February 14, at 7:40 pm.
Tickets are $6.50 each. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, as well as online.
The Kentucky Theatre is located at 214 East Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Parking is available near the cinema. More information about
parking is available on the cinema’s website.
British Film Institute – The
British Film Institute in London, England, will show
Casablanca on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 2:30 pm.
Admission is £8 for all seats. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online through the BFI website.
The BFI Southbank is located on Belevedere Road on the south bank of the Thames, in London, England. More information about
parking, as well as public transportation, is available on the BFI website.
Barrymore Film Center – The
Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, offers a Valentine’s Day special – two tickets for
Casablanca on Wednesday, February 14, and dinner at a participating restaurant.
Casablanca will be shown at 7:30 pm on Valentine’s Day.
Two tickets for the “Dinner and a Movie” offer are $18 – 40% off the regular price – and may be purchased through the venue’s website.
Show the receipt at any of the area’s
participating restaurants from Wednesday, February 14, to Sunday, February 18, and receive a special deal or discount.
Tickets for the movie only are also available. Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for Barrymore members, and $12 for seniors (over 65) and children (under 10).
The Barrymore Film Center is located at 153 Main Street in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Parking is available in the garage on Central Road. More information about
parking is available on the venue’s website.
Redford Theatre – The
Redford Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, presents
Casablanca on Saturday, February 17, 2024.
Show times are 2 pm and 8 pm.
Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Tickets may be purchased at the box office or through the cinema’s website.
The Redford Theatre is located at 17360 Lahser Road in Detroit, Michigan. Parking is available in several lots around the north end of the building. More information about
parking is available on the venue’s website.
Happy Valentine's Day to all Peter Lorre fans!
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