As a former projectionist who worked the antique carbon arc equipment at the Riviera Theatre, I’m always delighted to hear that the jewel of North Tonawanda, now home to theatrical productions and concerts featuring its historic Mighty Wurlitzer organ, is back in the business of showing movies, even if on a limited basis. Throughout the summer, the 1,150-seat movie palace will offer The Women of Hollywood, a weekly series of films featuring some of the most memorable actresses of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Undeterred by a fire earlier this week to a neighboring building, the Riviera opens the series tonight (June 21) with with Billy Wilder’s Sabrina (1954), starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Next week brings a special treat, a screening of the silent classic Wings (1927) with accompaniment on the Wurlitzer organ. Let me emphasize this: A silent classic with live accompaniment from an original Wurlitzer theater organ is something film buffs in most parts of the country will never have a chance to attend. Other films in the series include All About Eve, Mata Hari, The Women, Philadelphia Story, Some Like It Hot, Adam’s Rib, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, How to Marry a Millionaire and Grand Hotel.

2pm and 7pm, Thursdays through August 30. The Riviera Theatre,

67 Webster Street, North Tonawanda (692-2113, rivieratheatre.org). $3.