PPL Ciné Club July

Welcome to the latest meeting of the PPL Cinema Club. The Club normally meets on the 3rd Friday of the month  The programme will include one long film and a shorter one.

There are only 30 places available and will be sold on a first come first served basis - Seating is unallocated on the day. Refreshments available £2.00

Friday 17th July 2026 (3rd Friday)

Beat the Devil (1953) starring Humphrey Bogart (Colourised)

The film follows Billy Dannreuther (Bogart), an American traveler who becomes entangled with a group of eccentric con artists while waiting for a ship in Italy. The schemers are plotting to acquire valuable land in East Africa believed to contain uranium deposits. As alliances shift, romances develop, and deceptions pile up, Billy finds himself caught in a series of comic misadventures. Unlike a straightforward thriller, the movie playfully pokes fun at adventure-film conventions, blending intrigue, witty dialogue, and absurd humor.

Running time 90 mins.

Followed by The Balloonatic (1923) starring Buster Keaton (Refurbished)

"A shy young man accidentally becomes attached to a hot-air balloon and is carried away on a series of comic adventures. After landing in the wilderness, he tries to survive in the outdoors and impress a young woman, leading to a string of humorous mishaps and classic Keaton-style physical comedy.

Running time 26 mins

Additional Information

• Free Parking including disabled space
• No 51 Bus stop approx. 250m away
• Level access and disabled facilities