She’s a man-eater

Before there were Hollywood censors, there was “Baby Face” (Warner Bros., 1933).

This “pre-code” flick starring the sexy Barbara Stanwyck screens for free tonight at 7:30 in the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater on Mount Pony.

One hears it’s quite racy, even for a 76-year-old movie in black and white. “Baby Face” tells the story of a beautiful schemer who sleeps her way, literally, to the top of a banking empire.

She’s a man-eater.

Make your reservations today.

However, Friday night’s movie, “Roman Holiday,” is already fully booked. Take a chance on admission by showing up early to get on standby.

Saturday’s special 2 p.m. matinee in Mount Pony’s 200-seat theater features a selection of short and silent movies including, “The Bargain” (Paramount, 1914), “The Great Train Robbery” (Biograph, 1903) and “Roping a Bride” (Sellig, 1915). Washington-D.C.-based pianist Andrew Simpson will be in the house as well, providing his wonderful live accompaniment.

Free movies on Mount Pony play every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 7:30, unless otherwise noted, in the Packard Campus Theater at 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper.

Library of Congress Movies on the Mount

Upcoming

Today: “Baby Face” (Warner Bros., 1933)

Friday: “Roman Holiday” (Paramount, 1953)

Saturday: 2 p.m. “The Bargain” (Paramount, 1914), “The Great Train Robbery” (Biograph, 1903) and “Roping a Bride” (Sellig, 1915); silent and shorts with live music by Andrew Simpson

Aug. 27: “The Shootist” (Paramount, 1976)

Aug. 28: “The Last Picture Show” (Columbia, 1971, Rated R)

Aug. 29: “Footlight Parade” (Warner Bros., 1933)

Reservations: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., one week in advance at (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994.