The Big Sleep - Feb. 27 and 28

Fri Feb 27 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-05:00

57 N Main St, Franklin, IN, United States, Indiana 46131 | Franklin

The Historic Artcraft Theatre
Publisher/HostThe Historic Artcraft Theatre
The Big Sleep - Feb. 27 and 28
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"The Big Sleep"
2 & 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
February 27 and 28
Rating: Approved - 1 hour, 54 minutes - 1946 - Crime, Drama, Noir, Thriller
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers
>> Scheduled to show on 35mm film
Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired by a prominent businessman to take care of an embarassing situation with one of his wayward daughters. As he delves further into the mysteries of her seedy underworld connections, he comes up against hoodlums, blackmailers, murderers - and her forceful sister.
Why we're showing it: The Big Sleep is a celebrated adaptation of Raymond Chandler's acclaimed novel, adapted by the luminary screenwriters William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman. With Howard Hawks directing, and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, you can't go wrong!
The bar will be open for evening showtimes.
>> Please, no outside food, drinks, or drink containers.
Movie Sponsor: Craig Clements, CLF, Waddell and Reed; Janette Koon
Program Sponsor: Carl good
Prize Sponsor: Kelly Henthorne
Concession Sponsor: Swartz Family Community Mortuary
Cartoon Sponsor: Meyer Financial Strategies, LLC
Showcase Sponsor: Keith and Cathy Armour
Bar Sponsor: Franklin Jewelers
Volunteer Sponsor: Joe and Libby Gruss
Youth Programming Sponsor: Harold and Cathy Sisson
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