Byrd Theatre announces extension of “Family Classics” film series

The Byrd Theatre announced this week more films in its weekend “Family Classics” series. On September 17th, the series continues with contemporary classic Hugo.

The historical-fiction adventure, using a 1931 Paris train station as backdrop, introduces young and old to early cinema and Georges Méliés – an early pioneer, and father of movie magic (special effects) – all through the eyes of 12-year-old Hugo Cabret.

The remaining fall lineup blends traditional and contemporary, with forgotten favorites and the under-appreciated:

• SEP 17: Hugo (2011)
• OCT 1: The Wiz (1978)
• OCT 22: Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
• OCT 29: Casper (1995)
• NOV 5: The Secret of NIMH (1982)
• NOV 12: The Little Princess (1933) with Shirley Temple
• NOV 19: Kiki’s Delivery Service (1998)
• NOV 26: Chicken Run (2000)
• DEC 3: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
• DEC 10: Arthur Christmas (2011)
• DEC 17: Elf (2003)
• DEC 24: Polar Express (2004)
• DEC 31: An American Tale (1986)

The box office will open at 9:30 AM. Films start at 10:00. All films will be offered at the regular $1.99 ticket price.