The Cat and the Canary, 25 October | Event in Portland | AllEvents

The Cat and the Canary

Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ

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Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm

Merrill Auditorium

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Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm (EDT)

Merrill Auditorium

20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101-4911, United States, Portland, Maine

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The Cat and the Canary
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spellbinding screening of The Cat and the Canary (1927), brought to life by Portland’s Municipal Organist, James Kennerley, performing a fully improvised score on the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. This silent comedy-horror classic, known for its eerie charm and shadowy style, follows a group of heirs trapped in a haunted mansion as secrets—and a lunatic—emerge. Kennerley’s live accompaniment, inspired by composers like Louis Vierne, heightens every suspenseful turn and playful fright in real time, showcasing the timeless power of both film and music. A perfect blend of vintage cinema, live artistry, and Halloween chills, this annual Halloween tradition will leave you thrilled, impressed, and maybe just a little spooked.


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Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101-4911, United States,Portland, Maine

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The Cat and the Canary, 25 October | Event in Portland | AllEvents
The Cat and the Canary
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm