THE SPIDER

(1931, William Cameron Menzies and Kenneth MacKenna) Edmund Lowe’s Chatrand the Great’s announcement that he’ll cure the amnesia of his magic act assistant leads to bullets flying in the theater, magic escapes from the cops, a brother-sister recognition scene, and a search for that darned spider ring.  35mm. Approx 59 min.
3:30, 6:20, 9:10

CHANDU THE MAGICIAN

(1932, William Cameron Menzies and Marcel Varnel) When Bela Lugosi’s mad “Roxor” threatens the world with a death ray, Edmund Lowe’s Chandu sprints into mystical action.  Menzies’ fabled touch enhances this seldom-seen fantasy adventure, photographed by the equally legendary James Wong Howe.  Based on a long-running radio series. 16mm. Approx 71 min.
4:50, 7:40