Three years after Jackie Robinson became the first Black Major League Baseball player, the legendary athlete played himself in THE JACKIE ROBINSON STORY ('50) inspired by his autobiography. See it as part of tonight's lineup with Donald Bogle and @Benmank77 at 8pm ET.

Author and historian Donald Bogle joins @BenMank77 tomorrow night to kick off our two-evening showcase of films featuring legendary Black athletes – from Jackie Robinson to Muhammad Ali! It all starts at 8pm ET. Learn more here: bit.ly/4AUoGzx

Tomorrow evening join TCM Host Alicia Malone at Skylight Books with @BenMank77 for a live reading, discussion, and book signing of her latest novel: MURDER AT THE MOVIES. It all starts at 7pm ET. Learn more here: bit.ly/4hcQ9VA

Join us for the ultimate cinematic holiday aboard the #TCMClassicCruise next year! We're setting sail October 24 - 29, 2027 aboard the Disney Magic as we cruise roundtrip from San Diego to Catalina Island, California & Ensenada, Mexico. Details here: tcmcruise.com

Inspired by the German Expressionism movement, director James Whale created the eerie world of FRANKENSTEIN ('31). His groundbreaking horror set a new precedent for the genre and continues to influence films today. See it this Friday night as part of our Films on Film series.

That's a wrap on the #TCMClassicCruise! From screenings under the stars, listening to captivating conversations with our special guests, and going back in time during our California Dreamin' theme night, it was an unforgettable few days at sea. See you next year! 🛳️

Eddie Muller received a sweet surprise on the #TCMClassicCruise when fellow hosts Jacqueline Stewart, Dave Karger and Ben Mankiewicz sang him Happy Birthday before a screening.

Actor, playwright and director @colmandomingo shares his classic inspirations and his personal theory on Alfred Hitchcock's plot in REAR WINDOW ('54). See the full conversation with @BenMank77 as we continue our Two for One encore presentation, tonight at 8pm ET.

In this play-by-play @davekarger breaks down the mesmerizing performances of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY ('49) – their only film appearance together in technicolor. See it as today's Saturday Musical Matinee at 12pm ET. 🎩 💃

All aboard! It's been an unforgettable cinematic experience at sea on the #TCMClassicCruise ⚓

Elegant, sophisticated, and clever – the famed "Blondes" of Alfred Hitchcock's films pioneered a unique archetype of femme fatale, each delivering multifaceted portrayals and unforgettable performances. See them tonight as we present: Hitchcock Blondes, starting at 9:15pm ET.

Dyan Cannon tells us the advice she got from co-star James Coburn while making THE LAST OF SHIELA. #TCMClassicCruise

Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, and director George Cukor on the set of GASLIGHT ('44). See it with @BenMank77 and @macantone as part of tonight's Creepy Cinema lineup. It all starts at 8pm ET.

Creepy Cinema continues this evening with @BenMank77 and @macantone as they present tonight's lineup featuring the one-and-only Angela Lansbury! We start with her performance in GASLIGHT ('44) followed by SWEENY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET ('82) at 8pm ET.

Kirk Douglas offers Stanley a massive paycheck to take over directing a historical epic called Spartacus. Against his better judgment, Stanley gets roped into one of the most difficult productions of his career. Episode 4 of The Plot Thickens: Stanley is now streaming.

Movie magic at sea on board the #TCMClassicCruise 🛳️

The extras cast as Pontius Pilate's soldiers in Monty Python's LIFE OF BRIAN ('79) were given no script prior to shooting one of the satire's most infamous gags. With their only instruction being "to not laugh" – the actors' reactions were genuine. See it tonight at 10pm ET.