double bill
Two films, one price
A double bill is a presentation of two movies, plays, or performances shown together for a single admission price.
The term comes from theatrical billing—the poster or announcement listing what's playing.
Double bills were especially common in mid-20th-century cinema, pairing a main feature with a B-movie.
The practice continues in repertory theaters and concert venues: The jazz club advertised a double bill featuring two legendary saxophonists.
Distinguishing quality or element
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- showtimeScheduled performance start
- back-to-backOccurring in direct succession
B-movie · main attraction · program · repertory · grindhouse · exploitation · sequel · prequel
Venue serving seated motorists
- newsreelShort theatrical news film
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- usherOne who seats guests
- marqueeTheater entrance canopy
silver screen · picture palace · movie palace · matinee idol · serials · coming attractions · Technicolor · CinemaScope
Miniature structure for children
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- evening performanceEntertainment staged after sunset
- one-actSingle-segment theatrical format
curtain-raiser · opening act · main event · intermission · playbill · program · staging · production
Favorable purchase price
- two-for-onePaired purchase discount
- discountReduced price offered
- admissionEntry or confession
- matinee pricingLower fees for afternoon performances
budget · deal · savings · affordable · economical · cost-effective · combo · package
feature
Distinguishing quality or element
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- showtimeScheduled performance start
back-to-back · B-movie · main attraction · program · repertory · grindhouse · exploitation · sequel · prequel · midnight showing
drive-in
Venue serving seated motorists
- newsreelShort theatrical news film
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- usherOne who seats guests
marquee · silver screen · picture palace · movie palace · matinee idol · serials · coming attractions · Technicolor · CinemaScope · studio system
playhouse
Miniature structure for children
- repertoryCollection of prepared works
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- evening performanceEntertainment staged after sunset
one-act · curtain-raiser · opening act · main event · intermission · playbill · program · staging · production · revival
bargain
Favorable purchase price
- two-for-onePaired purchase discount
- discountReduced price offered
- admissionEntry or confession
matinee pricing · budget · deal · savings · affordable · economical · cost-effective · combo · package
- concert billingheadliner, opener, opening act, main act, co-headliner
- theaterplays, stage, play, onstage, acting
- concertsconcert, live show, gig, concert venue, arena