Rated: M    Runtime: 83/70 mins
I WAKE UP DREAMING: The Haunted World of the B Film Noir
Wed, May 27
Double Feature! 2 films. 1 low price.

ALLOTMENT WIVES
Former Hollywood superstar Kay Francis made a final stop at poverty row to star in (and produce) this sadly neglected B noir! She plays a socialite who secretly heads a nasty gang of women who prey on returning WWII servicemen. Violence, blackmail and murder highlight this sordid tale of shame! With Paul Kelly, Otto Kruger, Gertrude Michael. Directed by William Nigh. 83 mins. 1945. Showtimes: 8:00

WIFE WANTED
Kay Francis returns to poverty row as a faded former movie star who unwittingly becomes involved with nefarious conmen who operate a sleazy “lonely hearts” racket! Things go from bad to worse when murder steps in! Co-starring in this unusual noir melodrama are Paul Cavanaugh, Robert Shayne, Veda Ann Borg. Directed by Phil Karlson. 70 mins. 1946. Showtimes: 6:35 & 9:35

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