This July, beat the mid-day heat with Sippican Historical Society’s Mystery Matinees. On Thursday, July 17, the featured film will be Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo. The 1958 American psychological thriller stars James Stewart as former police detective Scottie Ferguson, who was forced into early retirement because an incident in the line of duty caused him to develop acrophobia and vertigo. Now working as a private investigator, Scottie is hired by an acquaintance to follow the gentleman’s wife, played by Kim Novak. Though Vertigo received mixed reviews when released, it is now considered one of the defining works of Hitchcock’s career and hailed by critics and fans alike as one of the best movies of all time.
July’s other matinees include: North by Northwest on July 24 and Rear Window on July 31. Mystery Matinees will be held in the Front Room of the Marion Music Hall, and will begin at 11:00 am. They are offered free to the public, with no registration required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch and beverage to enjoy during the film.