Friday Matinee: The Ladykillers (1955)

Friday Matinee presents *The Ladykillers* (1955), a classic black comedy about five unconventional criminals who disguise themselves as classical musicians while renting rooms from Mrs. Wilberforce, an elderly widow. Led by the refined thief Professor Marcus, played by Alec Guinness, the group plans a bank robbery, but their scheme begins to unravel when Mrs. Wilberforce proves far more troublesome than expected.

When: Friday, November 20, 2026

Showtimes: 2:00pm–4:00pm

Film: *The Ladykillers* (1955)

Run time: 90 minutes

Rating: PG

Description: Professor Marcus and four fellow criminals pose as musicians and take rooms in Mrs. Wilberforce’s home as part of their bank-robbing plan. Their carefully arranged operation falls apart as the widow interferes with their plans and the gang encounters one complication after another.

Audience: Adults, college students, older adults, and young adults ages 20–34

Language: English

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Charlestown

Address: 179 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services are available by request. Contact the Charlestown department at least two weeks in advance to arrange assistance.

Contact: charlestown@bpl.org or 617-242-1248

Venue hours on event day: 9:00am–5:00pm