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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...

A Christmas Wish (1950)

Week of December 21-22

A Christmas Wish (1950)

Shortly before Christmas, a down-on-his-luck performer (Jimmy Durante) and his family move into an apartment where Rupert the Squirrel lives in the attic rafters. Just as it seems that the holiday will come and go without so much as a Christmas tree, Rupert acts as the family’s guardian angel - not only saving Christmas but changing their lives forever.

Fun Film Fact: This film was also released under the title "The Great Rupert."

Bonus airing: This film also airs on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, at 8:00pm on our Explore Channel, 39.4. 
 

Scrooge (1935)

Week of December 28-29

Scrooge (1935)

A holiday milestone, being the first sound version of the novel "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, and also the only adaptation of the story with an invisible Marley's ghost. Seymour Hicks plays the title role in this timeless tale about the miser who's visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve and when he wakes up on Christmas morning, he’s a changed man. 

Bonus airing: This film also airs on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, at 9:38pm on our Explore Channel, 39.4. 
 

Some Of Our Featured Films, Now Streaming...

Pot O' Gold (1941)

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Pot O’ Gold (1941)

Jimmy (Jimmy Stewart) goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices.

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Suddenly-1954

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Suddenly (1954)

In advance of a presidential visit to the small town of Suddenly, California, a trio of FBI agents enters the Benson family's home to assess potential security risks. Once inside, leader John Baron (Frank Sinatra) reveals himself as a psychopathic assassin, and he kidnaps the family in order to use their house as his vantage point in his plot to kill the president. Sheriff Tod Shaw (Sterling Hayden) matches wits with the assassin and his gang in an attempt to save the day.

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Algiers-1938

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Algiers (1938)

In Algiers, Algeria, notorious thief Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer) evades police capture by hiding within the maze-like Casbah district. Pepe's renown makes him a popular target not only with policeman Javier but also sympathetic Inspector Slimane (Joseph Calleia) and jealous thief Regis. Through Slimane, Pepe meets the beautiful American Gaby (Hedy Lamarr) and becomes obsessed with her. Regis' plan to lure Pepe out into the open falls apart, until Pepe learns that he may never see Gaby again.

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Jamaica Inn-1939

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Jamaica Inn (1939)

After the death of her mother, young Mary (Maureen O'Hara) travels to the Cornish coast seeking her Aunt Patience (Marie Ney). Stranded on a windswept, isolated road, Mary meets Humphrey Pengallan (Charles Laughton), who kindly escorts her to the Jamaica Inn. There, Mary meets her aunt and bullying uncle, Merlyn Joss (Leslie Banks) -- who secretly leads a band of pirates that pilfers the goods from wrecked ships. Suspicious, Mary turns to Pengallan for help, only to discover another dark secret.

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Stage Door Canteen - 1943

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Stage Door Canteen (1943)

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers — and a growing romance.

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Live with Father-1947

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Life With Father (1947)

In late 19th-century New York City, stockbroker Clarence Day (William Powell) strives to maintain order in his bustling household. Despite his attempts to be the chief authority over his four sons, his wife, Vinnie (Irene Dunne), is the one who truly keeps order in their home, much to Clarence's chagrin. To gain more respect, Clarence reluctantly considers making changes that will benefit everyone, including his own baptism. This slice-of-life comedy was based on a popular Broadway play.

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Love Affair-1939

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Love Affair (1939)

Click or Tap On on Image to Stream: Engaged ladies' man Michel Marnet (Charles Boyer) encounters spoken-for singer Terry McKay (Irene Dunne) aboard a transatlantic cruise, where sparks fly and a romance ensues. Once they reach New York, Michel and Terry agree to go back to their significant others, then meet atop the Empire State Building in six months, when both are free to pursue their affair. Though a tragic accident forestalls their reunion, Terry and Michel still hold out hope for a chance to rekindle their true love.

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The House on Haunted Hill-1959

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The House on Haunted Hill (1959)

In one of his signature roles, Vincent Price plays an eccentric millionaire who offers five guests $10,000 each if they can spend the night in his genuine haunted house. As the evening progresses, the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, ghouls and the things that go bump in the night. Will they survive?

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