The Yellow Canary

The Yellow Canary is a rediscovered 1963 film noir presented as part of NOIR CITY: Philadelphia 2026. Pat Boone plays an arrogant pop singer whose young child is abducted for ransom, while Barbara Eden portrays his wife and Jack Klugman plays the police detective investigating the case. The film features a screenplay by Rod Serling, based on a novel by Whit Masterson, and has been restored digitally by the Film Noir Foundation.

The film is notable for its jazz-pop score, its ensemble of familiar 1960s character actors, and director Buzz Kulik’s early feature work before his television credits included Playhouse 90, The Twilight Zone, Warning Shot, and Brian’s Song.

When: Friday, November 13

Showtimes: 8:30 p.m.

Tickets: General admission $15.50; Ambler Theater members $10.50; seniors age 62 and older $13.50; students with ID $13.50

Run time: 93 minutes

Director: Buzz Kulik

Cast: Pat Boone, Barbara Eden, and Jack Klugman, with Steve Forrest, Jesse White, Harold Gould, Milton Seltzer, Jeff Corey, and Joe Turkel

Screenplay: Rod Serling

Based on: A novel by Whit Masterson

Cinematography: Floyd Crosby

Music: Kenyon Hopkins

Production: Cooga Monga Productions

Original distributor: 20th Century Fox

Presentation: Digital Cinema Package, black and white, 2.35:1 aspect ratio

Venue: Ambler Theater, 108 E Butler Avenue, Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002

Phone: 215-345-7855