RUMFORD — Scot and Cindy Grassette’s vintage theater at 49 Franklin has been chosen for a first-time event at the venue – showing a first-run film not released nationwide yet.

“The Last Ride,” starring actors Fred Dalton Thompson, Henry Thomas, Jesse James and Kaley Cuoco, will be shown at the Mystic Theater at 7 p.m. Monday, June 25, through Saturday, June 30, and at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 1.

The film tells the story of how country music legend Hank Williams may have spent the three last days before his early death. It is filled with many of Williams’ well-known songs and those of many others.

The Grassettes opened the performance space in the former United Methodist Church several years ago and provided a variety of entertainment. The film is a first.

“If there’s a good turnout, it may encourage more events like this as well as a movement toward getting a full-time movie theater in the area,” Scot Grassette said.

Years ago, residents of the River Valley had two places to attend movies: a drive-in on Route 2 and a theater in what is now the River Valley Crossing Shopping Center.

Grassette said the film is in limited release to so-called vintage theaters. The nationwide release is set for July.

For an hour before the movie, a variety of Hank Williams music will be played. The film will be shown on either a 12-foot screen or a 20-foot silver screen.

Grassette learned of the possibility to expand his entertainment offerings from a Florida promoter who often has  brought magic shows to 49 Franklin.

“We’re trying things to get people together,” said Grassette, who when he isn’t serving as a DJ or performing magic, is an electrician who works as a safety officer at NewPage.

The nostalgic feel of the Mystic Theater is a major reason for it being chosen as a venue, Grassette said.

Along with the traditional movie snacks such as popcorn and soda, the theater’s cash bar will also be open.

Cindy Grassette, who manages 49 Franklin’s catering service and reception hall, is thrilled to have a film shown in the Mystic Theater.

“I love movies. They take me away and let me relax,” she said.

Scot Grassette doesn’t know what the eventual results will be of showing a film.

“In the meantime, if someone is working on getting a full-time theater in the area, this could be a feeder program or a prototype,” he said.

Other new events planned for 49 Franklin include all-arts first Fridays, where performing arts and visual artists will take over the hall for several hours. Grassette has been working with the Pennacook Art Center to bring working artists to the hall who are creating paintings and sculptures, as well as with musicians and actors.

Their daughter Kaitlyn, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Boston and is a student at Johnson and Wales in Providence, R.I.,will present a series of cooking classes beginning June 26.

For more information on any of the upcoming events, check www.49franklin.com.