Stanford Theatre Stanford Theatre (September 17, 2004)

The Stanford Theatre is located at 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday. For more information call (650) 324-3700.

"Key Largo" (1948) A notorious racketeer has taken over a Florida hotel owned by a man and his widowed daughter-in-law (Lauren Bacall). An ex-army major (Humphrey Bogart) arrives and minds his own business -- at first. Fri. at 7:30 p.m.

"To Have and Have Not" (1945) On the isle of Martinique, a skipper-for-hire reluctantly becomes involved with the Nazis, the French Resistance and a stranded and very persistent woman (Lauren Bacall). Also starring Humphrey Bogart. Directed by Howard Hawks. Fri. at 5:40 & 9:25 p.m.

"Arsenic and Old Lace" (1942) Cary Grant is distressed to learn his sweet little old aunts have found a sinister use for their homemade elderberry wine. Produced and directed by Frank Capra. Sat. - Tue. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:25 p.m.

"Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948) Bud Abbott and Lou Costello come face-to-face with Frankenstein and a handful of other classic monsters. Also starring Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney, Jr. Sat. - Tue. at 5:55 & 10 p.m.

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