Chanukah arrives next week, and the Senator is going to screen the 1971 film version of one of the greatest musicals of all time, Fiddler On The Roof. They have the "original roadshow print with overture, intermission & four-track stereo sound." The theater promises "Menorah lighting by celebrity guests immediately prior to each 8 pm show."

Tom Kiefaber, owner of the historic theater, dropped us a line today: "This morning we ran a few reels of the "roadshow" print and it is astounding.  I could hardly believe how good this 35-year-old print looks and sounds. Its 4-track magnetic soundtrack, played through our system, is like going back in time. It's a glorious sound mix, not "modern" sounding but rather as if there was an orchestra down front. When the chorus comes in it's rousing! It's also the full length theatrical version, which was later cut down for TV.

"The British 'dye transfer' IB Technicolor print is in excellent condition and visually stunning. IB Technicolor was a legendary process that used successive layers of color fast dyes applied to the film base to create the colors. These rare film prints are revered for two primary reasons -- the array of colors is unlimited and they do not fade at all over time if stored properly. This film looks the same as it did when it played in 'roadshow' engagements in Baltimore and across the country in 1971. This film itself is also a revelation. I knew why it's beloved due to its subject matter and score, but I never realized until now that it is also a classy all-star British production. Our plans for The Senator's future is to periodically offer these 'historic' showcase engagements of classic films presented with original collector's prints that we have recently gained access to."