Step behind the curtain and uncover the remarkable—and sometimes shadowy—stories of three movie theaters that once lit up one Chicago neighborhood.

In this hour-long talk, you’ll discover:

• A theater whose unusual ownership and transformations reflect a century of change.

• A cinema with nine lives, each more surprising than the last.

• A movie house where glamour mingled with a darker side of show business.

Along the way, you’ll explore HD video of these theaters’ exteriors—or what remains of them—and gain a new appreciation for the golden age of moviegoing and secrets left behind.