Mariners Classic Movie Cafe - The Incredible Mr. Limpet

It may be cold outside, but classic Hollywood films heat up the screen this winter at The Mariners’ Museum! We’ll serve up five classic maritime comedies, along with fun, pre-film commentary from Museum staff and local experts, and tasty snacks and beverages. For only $8 a movie ($5 if you’re a member), you get all this fun AND free popcorn! Beverages and other snacks are also available for purchase.

Want to come for the whole series? Have we got a deal for you! Prepay for the series and get one night free! (That’s $24 for the series - $20 if you’re a member) For more information, contact Anne Marie Millar at amillar@MarinersMuseum.org or 757-591-7748.

Schedule

February 4, 2010 ~ The Incredible Mr. Limpet 1964 (starring Don Knotts)
Henry Limpet finds out what it really means to have his dream come true in this classic live-action and animation romp. Don Knotts stars as a talking fish that assists the US Navy in hunting down German submarines.

February 11, 2010 ~ Operation Petticoat 1959 (starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis)
What happens when you mix a submarine, her crew, 5 nurses and pink paint? You get a classic recipe for fun, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

February 18, 2010 ~ Mr. Roberts 1955 (starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, Jack Lemmon)
Join the crew of the supply ship Reluctant in the waning days of WWII and revel in some Oscar-winning performances in this hilarious yet poignant classic—widely considered ‘one of the finest service comedies ever made.’

February 25, 2010 ~ Boatniks 1970 (starring Robert Morse, Phil Silvers and Don Ameche)
A young USCG ensign has to deal with the long shadow of his World War II-hero father, the charms of a beautiful sailing instructor, and three bumbling jewel thieves in this Walt Disney classic.