The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Orpheum Summer Movie Series

I remember when the title of the Orpheum's summer movies series included the word "Classic," and the films were preceded by an old cartoon and a serial.  In those days, I went every Friday to make sure I did not miss an episode of Nyoka and the Tigermen.  Times change, and I have no problem with the Orpheum showing more modern fare to help support the series.  As long as there are a few classics included, I am happy.  I do not have time to go every Friday now anyway.  The entire remaining Orpheum Summer Movie Series schedule is below.  The classics from the Swing Era - Casablanca, Gone With The Wind, and The Wizard of Oz faithfully return, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark, which I include since it is set in the 1930's. 

7:15 p.m. Friday 6/15 Grease (sing-a-long)
7:15 p.m. Friday 6/22 O Brother, Where Art Thou?
7:15 p.m. Friday 6/29 Raiders of the Lost Ark
2:00 p.m. Friday 7/13 Casper (Family Matinee)
7:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Friday 7/13 Psycho/ The Shining (Friday 13th Double Feature)
7:15 p.m. Friday 7/20 The Princess Bride
7:15 p.m. Friday 7/27 Blazing Saddles
7:15 p.m. Thursday 8/2 Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
7:15 p.m. Friday 8/3 The Wizard of Oz
7:15 p.m. Friday 8/10 Gone with the Wind
7:15 p.m. Friday 8/17 The Godfather: Part II
7:15 p.m. Friday 8/31 Casablanca
8:15 p.m. Friday 9/14 The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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