This year, Valentine’s Day falls on Saturday, February 14, 2026, and many cinemas around the world have scheduled special screenings of the 1942 wartime classic
Casablanca from Warner Bros, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Victor Laszlo, Claude Rains, Dooley Wilson, and in small supporting roles, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, among other actors, many of whom were themselves refugees from the Nazis in Europe.
In the small but important role of Ugarte, who provides exit visits to refugees desperate to leave Casablanca – and the murderer of two German couriers – Peter Lorre gets the film’s action going by leaving with his friend Rick Blaine (Bogart) two valuable letters of transit he intends to sell to escaping freedom fighter Victor Lazlo (Henreid) and his wife Ilsa (Bergman).
It was a part to which Peter attached no importance – and he often said he earned more money playing the roulette wheel in the “casino” set between takes than he did collecting his salary for the part. Bogart, Bergman, and Henreid had their doubts about the movie, too. Little did any of them know that
Casablanca would one day be considered the most romantic movie of all time.
No matter the size of his part, Peter Lorre is always a treat to watch in a movie theater, including these ~
- Regal cinema chain – throughout the United States
- Terrace Theater – Charleston, South Carolina
- Metropolitan Entertainment Centre – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- 7th Street Theatre – Hoquiam, Washington
- The Latchis Theatre ‐ Brattleboro, Vermont
- Cinema Arts Centre – Huntington, New York
- Alabama Theatre – Birmingham, Alabama
- Redford Theatre – Detroit, Michigan
- Angelika Film Center – Dallas, Texas
- Grandin Theatre – Roanoke, Virginia
- Prince Charles Cinema – London, England
Regal Theaters – As part of their series of special movies in February, the
Regal cinema chain will show
Casablanca on Valentine’s Day. Times will vary by individual cinemas.
Admission prices vary by individual movie theaters in the Regal chain. Tickets may be purchased at each cinema’s box office or through the online ticket service Fandango.
Regal movie theaters are located throughout the United States.
Terrace Theater – Celebrate Valentine’s Day early when the
Terrace Theater, in Charleston, South Carolina, shows
Casablanca on Thursday, February 12, at 7 pm.
Admission is $12 for adults, and $9 for seniors (age 65 and up), Military, and students with high school or college identification. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or through the cinema’s website.
The Terrace Theater is located in the Terrace Plaza shopping center, 1956D Maybank Highway, in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information, please call the theater at 843-762-4247.
Metropolitan Entertainment Centre – Canadian fans of Peter Lorre in Winnipeg can celebrate Valentine’s Day early when
the Met presents Dinner and a Movie on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The dinner buffet is open from 5 pm to 7 pm, followed by
Casablanca at 7 pm.
Dessert will be served during the interval, half-way through the film.
Admission is $49.99 for adults, $44.99 for seniors (age 60 and up), and $29.99 for children (age 12 and under). Tickets may be purchased online through Ticketmaster.
The Met is located at 281 Donald Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
7th Street Theatre – Built in 1928, the historic
7th Street Theatre, in Hoquiam, Washington, will show
Casablanca over Valentine’s Day weekend, from Friday, February 13, to Sunday, February 15.
Casablanca will be shown at 7 pm on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. On Sunday, February 15,
Casablanca will be shown at 2 pm only.
Admission is $6 for all seats. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or online through the cinema’s website.
The 7th Street Theatre is located at 313 7th Street in Hoquiam, Washington. For more information, please call the theater at 360-537-7400.
Latchis Theatre – The historic
Latchis Theatre, in Brattleboro, Vermont, will show
Casablanca in the Main Theatre on Valentine’s Day at 7 pm.
Admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for seniors (age 62 and up) and children (age 11 and under). Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office.
The Latchis Theatre is located at 50 Main Street, in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. For more information, please call the theater at 802-254-1109.
Cinema Arts Centre – The
Cinema Arts Centre, in Huntington, New York, will show
Casablanca in Cinema 1 on Valentine’s Day at 7 pm.
Admission is $20 for the general public, and $15 for members of the venue. Admission includes complimentary sweets! Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or through the cinema’s website.
The Cinema Arts Centre is located at 423 Park Avenue in Huntington, New York. For more information, please call the theater at 631-423-7810.
Alabama Theatre – Sing along with your Valentine and enjoy a specialty cocktail when the historic
Alabama Theatre, in Birmingham, Alabama, shows
Casablanca on Valentine’s Day at 7 pm.
The program begins at 7 pm with the Mighty Wurlitzer organ and a sing-along.
Casablanca will follow immediately.
Admission is $13 for everyone. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office one hour before showtime or through TicketMaster.
The Alabama Theatre is located at 1817 Third Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please call the theater at 205-252-2262.
The Redford Theatre – Lorre fans in Detroit, Michigan, are in for a special Valentine’s Day treat when the
Redford Theatre shows
Casablanca in 35mm – along with the
Casablanca cartoon parody
Carrotblanca (1995), starring Bugs Bunny in the Bogart role and Tweety Bird as Peter Lorre.
Casablanca will be shown at 2 pm and 8 pm on Valentine’s Day.
Admission is $7 for adults, and $5 for seniors and children. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or online through the cinema’s website.
The Redford Theatre is located at 17360 Lahser Road, just north of Grand River Avenue, in Detroit, Michigan. For more information, please call the theater at 313-537-2560.
Angelika Film Center – The
Angelika Film Center, in Dallas, Texas, will show
Casablanca in 35mm on Valentine’s Day.
Casablanca will be shown at 2 pm, 4:30 pm, 7 pm, and 9:30 pm.
Admission is $13 for all seats at the two matinees, and $16 for all seats for the two evening shows. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or online through the cinema’s website.
The Angelika Film Center is located at 5321 East Mockingbird Lane in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please call the theater at 214-841-4712.
Grandin Theatre – Lorre fans in Roanoke, Virginia, can enjoy a free showing of
Casablanca when the
Grandin Theatre presents the classic, sponsored by the Friendship retirement Community on Valentine’s Day.
Casablanca will be shown at 10 am.
Admission is free for everyone.
The Grandin Theatre is located at 1310 Grandin Road in Roanoke, Virginia. For more information, please call the theater at 540-345-6377.
Prince Charles Cinema – Lorre fans in London, England, can enjoy a 35mm print of
Casablanca when the
Prince Charles Cinema shows the classic on Valentine’s Day, as well as Wednesday, February 18, and Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Casablanca will be shown at 11:45 am each day on Screen 1, located downstairs.
Admission is £11.50 for members of the Prince Charles Cinema, and £14.50 for non-members. Carers with a CEA card, attending with a guest requiring assistance, will be admitted free. Tickets may be purchased at the cinema’s box office or online through the cinema’s website.
The Prince Charles Cinema is located at 7 Leicester Place in London, England. For more information, please call the theater at 020 7494 3654.
Unable to attend any cinema showing of
Casablanca? The
Turner Classic Movies channel will show
Casablanca on Valentine’s Day at 12 noon, Eastern, 9 am Pacific.
And for viewing any time,
Casablanca is also available on DVD and Blu-Ray on
Amazon.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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