The Beverly Theater brings a classic of film noir to its intimate screening room with "The Blue Angel," the 1930 German expressionist drama that launched Marlene Dietrich into international stardom. This pre-Code masterpiece tells the story of a respectable professor's descent into obsession after falling for a cabaret singer, featuring Josef von Sternberg's atmospheric direction and cinematography that defined an era of cinema.
The Beverly's 150-seat theater offers an ideal setting for appreciating this historic film, with its excellent acoustics capturing the nuanced sound design of early talkies. The venue's cocktail lounge provides a fitting atmosphere to discuss the film's enduring influence on cinema before or after the screening, making this more than just a movie viewing but a proper cinematic experience in the heart of the Arts District.