The Cat and the Canary

Name: The Cat and the Canary
Start: 2025-10-25T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Merrill Auditorium

Date & Time

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Merrill Auditorium | Portland, ME

Details

Get into the Halloween spirit with a spellbinding screening of The Cat and the Canary (1927), brought to life by Portland’s Municipal Organist, James Kennerley, performing a fully improvised score on the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. This silent comedy-horror classic, known for its eerie charm and shadowy style, follows a group of heirs trapped in a haunted mansion as secrets—and a lunatic—emerge. Kennerley’s live accompaniment, inspired by composers like Louis Vierne, heightens every suspenseful turn and playful fright in real time, showcasing the timeless power of both film and music. A perfect blend of vintage cinema, live artistry, and Halloween chills, this annual Halloween tradition will leave you thrilled, impressed, and maybe just a little spooked.