Last Remaining Seats: North by Northwest May 23, 2007

Another fantastic season of classic films and live entertainment in the historic theatres of Los Angeles.

North by Northwest
(Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1959, 136 minutes, Technicolor)

Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant teamed up for a fourth and final time in this thriller about the cross-country pursuit of an advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent. Considered one of Hitchcock’s best, the film gave us two iconic movie moments: the crop-dusting plane sequence, and a dramatic finale on the faces of Mt. Rushmore. Co-starring Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, and Martin Landau.

Print courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment

Special Program: Special guests Eva Marie Saint and Patricia Hitchcock will be interviewed by filmmaker Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile), schedules permitting. Legendary organist Bob Mitchell performs on the Orpheum’s original Mighty Wurlitzer organ before the show.

Orpheum Theatre (1926)
842 South Broadway, Downtown L.A.

This theatre was the fourth and final home of the famed Orpheum vaudeville circuit in Los Angeles. Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, the theatre's Beaux Arts exterior leads to a grand French interior with gold-leaf decoration, silk wall panels, marble pilasters, and enormous chandeliers. Its 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer organ is the last remaining theatre organ on Broadway. In 2001, the Orpheum’s multimillion-dollar rehabilitation upgraded production capabilities and audience amenities while beautifully restoring the theatre's historic elements.

Official Website: http://www.laconservancy.org/remaining/2007.php4#north