QC Film Blog

"The Muppet Movie" Moves Right Along to Nighswander Theatre

The Muppet Movie

Kermit and his new found friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog-legs merchant is after Kermit. (IMDb.com)

Stars too numerous to mention.  Among its other fine qualities, this classic family film features one of Orson Welles' last onscreen appearances in a motion picture.

Color | 95 minutes | RATED G | 1979

March 11, 2011 - 7:00 PM

$3.00 per person - Children age 2 & under FREE

Nighswander Theater (Junior Theatre)
2822 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
563.326.7862

Flying Monkey Men & Yo-EE-oh - "The Wizard of Oz" Comes to Nighswander

The Wizard of Oz

In this charming film based on the popular L. Frank Baum stories, Dorothy and her dog Toto are caught in a tornado's path and somehow end up in the land of Oz. Here she meets some memorable friends and foes in her journey to meet the Wizard of Oz who everyone says can help her return home and possibly grant her new friends their goals of a brain, heart and courage. (IMDb.com)

More info on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film)

Color | 101 minutes | RATED G | 1939

February 18, 2011 - 7:00 PM

$3.00 per person - Children age 2 & under FREE

Nighswander Theater (Junior Theatre)
2822 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
563.326.7862

"Stuart Little" to Appear Onscreen at Nighswander Theater Tonight!

This week's installment of the "Friday Family Movie Night Series" at the Nighswander Theater features Stuart Little, as penned by M. Night Shyamalan.

No one carrying a mouse trap will be admitted.   Also, no cats are permitted in the auditorium.

Color | 85 minutes | RATED PG | 1999

January 21, 2011 - 7:00 PM

$3.00 per person - Children age 2 & under FREE

Nighswander Theater (Junior Theatre)
2822 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
563.326.7862

"Willy Wonka" - The Original - To Screen at Nighswander Tonight!

The one, the only, the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.  See it with an audience!

Just in case you've been living alone on a deserted island since 1970: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willy_Wonka_%26_the_Chocolate_Factory 

Color | 100 minutes | RATED G | 1971

January 14, 2011 - 7:00 PM

$3.00 per person - Children age 2 & under FREE

Nighswander Theater (Junior Theatre)
2822 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
563.326.7862