LAKEPORT, Calif. – Orson Welles’ first feature film – which he directed, produced and co-wrote, as well as played the title role – proved to be his most important and influential work.

The groundbreaking drama is loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst and is frequently cited as the finest American film ever made.

Watch Charles Foster Kane utter the enigmatic “Rosebud” on the big screen on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Soper Reese Community Theatre, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.

Suggested Donation $5.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Film begins at 6 p.m.

This special Lake County showing is part of a new Classic Movie Series recently debuted at the theater.

The showings take place on the second Tuesday of every month through June of 2012.

Check the theater's Web site, www.soperreesetheatre.com, to see what other classics are coming up.

The Soper-Reese Community Theatre is a restored, historic, performing arts venue established in 1949 and seating 300 patrons.

Run by an all-volunteer organization, the theater operates under the guidance of the nonprofit Lake County Arts Council.

The Soper-Reese brings dance, music, plays and poetry to all members of the Lake County community and to visiting tourists.