Summer is here, but even though June brings Peter Lorre's birthday on
June 26, only a handful of Lorre movies are scheduled on the
Turner Classic
Movies channel, the Talking Pictures TV channel in England, and
Movies! Network in the
United States.
American times shown are Eastern Standard.
June, 2025
A Lorre double-feature on TCM is the only event on television this month.
June 9 (Mon), 6 am, TCM – The Constant Nymph
(1943). The daytime theme is "Sister Sister", featuring a
day of movies starring alternately sisters Joan Fontaine
and Olivia de Havilland, including the first movie
Joan Fontaine made with Peter Lorre.
June 9 (Mon), 2 am, TCM – Hotel Berlin
(1945). The primetime theme is "Director Peter Godfrey",
featuring an evening of movies directed by Godfrey,
including the only movie he directed featuring Peter
Lorre.
Sneak Peek at
July, 2025
TCM's July schedule includes only a couple of Lorre movies.
July 1 (Tues), TCM – Arsenic and Old Lace
(1944). Happy Canada Day from TCM! The classic movie
channel salutes actors from Canada, including Raymond
Massey, born in Toronto, Canada, who plays the murderous
nephew of two sweet, charming little old ladies in this
dark comedy.
July 17 (Thurs), TCM – Strange Cargo (1940).
TCM presents a day of "Strange Events" – movies with
the word "Strange" in their titles.
Many of these and other Lorre movies and television programs are now
available on DVD and Blu-Ray – many remastered and packaged with
extra features. For more information on the films of Peter Lorre released
to home video, head on over to the
DVD – VHS
section of The Lost One website.
In The Lost One:
A Life of Peter Lorre, Stephen D. Youngkin discusses the making of
Peter’s movies, including interviews with many of the directors, writers, actors,
and crew who worked with Peter.
A complete list of Peter’s movies and television credits is available in the
book’s Appendix.
The Lost One: A Life of Peter Lorre may be purchased from many
brick-and-mortar shops, as well as these online merchants ~
Happy viewing!
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