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Subterranean Cinema

What is Subterranean Cinema? 

From the basement of PBS Fort Wayne, Subterranean Cinema is the place to enjoy classic Hollywood movies. This weekly film series is hand-picked to be enjoyed by film fans of every generation. They are broadcast on:

  • Saturday nights at 8pm (Prime Time) on our Explore Channel, 39.4.
  • Saturdays at 12am (Midnight Movie) on our Main Channel, 39.1.
  • Sundays at 2pm (Weekend Matinee) on our Main Channel, 39.1.

 

Once they premiere on-air, these movies are also available through the PBS app on your smartphone, tablet or smart TV, at pbs.org, and on the PBS Fort Wayne YouTube channel.

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Coming Attractions...

Secret Agent-1936

Weekend of September 6-7

Secret Agent (1936)

British intelligence fakes the death of Edgar Brodie (Sir John Gielgud) to send him on a mission in Switzerland, where, as Richard Ashendon, he is to locate and kill a Germany spy. Accompanying Brodie are fellow agents Elsa Carrington (Madeleine Carroll), who is to play Brodie's wife, and an eccentric assassin known as The General (Peter Lorre). Locating the spy on a train, Brodie and Elsa have second thoughts about their mission just as an American (Robert Young) ingratiates himself with them.

Sherlock Holmes - Dressed To Kill

Weekend of September 13-14

Sherlock Holmes: Dressed To Kill (1946)

Holmes and Watson (Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce) hunt for three music boxes containing directions to the whereabouts of six valuable engraving plates stolen from the Bank of England. They find themselves in competition with professional thieves also out to find the clues, which were hidden by a spiteful jailbird before the music boxes went up for auction.

Never Wave At A WAC-1952

Weekend of September 20-21

Never Wave At A WAC (1952)

When Sen. Reynolds urges his daughter, shallow society maven Jo McBain (Rosalind Russell), to join the Women's Army Corps, she enlists under the belief that she'll be given special privileges -- like a Paris transfer for a rendezvous with her new flame, Lt. Col. Sky Fairchild (William Ching). But when the Army treats Jo like a regular private, she is outraged. Meanwhile, pinup model Clara (Marie Wilson) joins the service to gain respect, and the two women form an unlikely friendship.

Made for Each Other-1939

Weekend of September 27-28

Made For Each Other (1939)

John Mason (Jimmy Stewart, billed as “James Stewart”), a passionate and ambitious young lawyer, swiftly falls in love with the vivacious Jane (Fort Wayne’s Carole Lombard), and hastily ties the knot. Their blossoming love faces a tumultuous journey as they combat a disapproving mother (, financial strain, and the arrival of a baby. Amidst the backdrop of unpaid bills and familial discord, John's dedication is put to the test when he must plead with his formidable boss, Judge Doolittle (Charles Coburn), for financial aid. As they navigate the trials of marriage and career, unexpected tragedy strikes, challenging the young couple to confront their deepest vulnerabilities and fight to preserve their love and future together.

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Woman On The Run (1950)

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Woman On The Run (1950)

After witnessing a murder, Frank Johnson goes on the run to avoid being killed himself. His wife, Eleanor (Ann Sheridan), seems almost apathetic about finding him when questioned by Investigator Harris (Robert Keith), due to a marriage on the rocks. However, after learning that Frank has a grave heart condition, Eleanor recruits reporter Dan Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe) to help track down Frank. Discovering new love for her husband along the way, Eleanor must get to Frank before the killer does.

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King Solomon’s Mines (1937)

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King Solomon’s Mines (1937)

Kathy's (Anna Lee) father is intrigued by the stories Umbopa (gifted actor Paul Robeson), a man they meet on their way to the South African coast, tells them about Solomon's diamond mines. So, he steals away in the night, leaving Kathy with a group of relative strangers. To find her father, Kathy enlists the help of hunter Allan Quartermain (Cedric Hardwicke) for a journey to the mines, where they are met with some less than hospitable natives -- who do not plan on making their task any easier.

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My Man Godfrey (1936)

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My Man Godfrey (1936)

Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock (Fort Wayne’s own Carole Lombard) needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one fits that description more than Godfrey Park (William Powell, “The Thin Man”), who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.

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Captain Kidd (1945)

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Captain Kidd (1945)

British pirate William Kidd (Charles Laughton) captures Adm. Blayne's (Randolph Scott) treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a sea captain, offers his services to the king as an escort ship. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, if he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. On his mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son, Adam (also Scott), is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.

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