Shoeshine

In honor of the 80th year of the Midwest Theater, the 2026 Midwest Classic Movie Series takes movies from 1946- the year the theater opened- and puts them where they belong, back on the big screen. Make your way to a M.C.M. screening on the 3rd weekend of the month! Shoeshine (1946) Though orphan Pasquale (Franco Interlenghi) and his best friend, Giuseppe (Rinaldo Smordoni), squirrel away the money they earn shining shoes in Rome, their dream of buying a horse seems out of reach until Giuseppe’s older brother ropes them into a scheme to con money from a local fortune teller. Runtime: 1h 33m Rating: Not Rated Genre: Drama Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. The 2026 M.C.M. Season is sponsored by Northfield Retirement Communities and Witnesses 2 History.