Soper Reese Theatre hosts 'Maltese Falcon' showing June 10

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 1941 detective mystery classic, “The Maltese Falcon” screens at the Soper Reese Theatre on Tuesday, June 10, with show times at 1 and 6 p.m.

The film stars Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre and Mary Astor, and marks the film debut of Sydney Greenstreet and the directorial debut of John Huston.

The movie is considered to be the first in the film noir genre and was nominated for three Academy Awards.

The story follows a San Francisco private detective and his dealings with three unscrupulous adventurers, all of whom are competing to obtain a jewel-encrusted falcon statuette.

Entry to the show is by donation. The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com .

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