You’ll feel like dancing on the ceiling when leaving Brand Park after attending our screening of That’s Entertainment! on Saturday, August 23, the next presentation in our series of Classic Films Under the Stars. The film was a box office smash when it opened in 1974. Jack Haley Jr. conceived the idea of doing a compilation film of MGM’s greatest music and dance numbers from the 20s through the 50s, considered the Golden Age of the American musical.  Hosted by a raft of MGM stars including Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly, it’s a non-stop treat for the eyes and ears.

Featuring memorable performances by: Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Jane Powell, Cyd Charisse, Joan Crawford, Cary Grant, Mickey Rooney, Jimmy Durante, Donald O’Connor, The Nicholas Brothers, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Leslie Caron – just to name a few.

These outdoor screenings will be presented on the expansive lawn of the historic Doctors House in Brand Park. Admission is free. Gates will open at 6:00 PM to allow time for picnicking and socializing before the program begins shortly after 7:30 PM. Please bring blankets, lawn or beach chairs for seating, and plenty of water or soft drinks to stay hydrated. The series will conclude on September 27 with Blake Edwards’ The Pink Panther Strikes Again from 1976, with Peter Sellers returning as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau.

The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, The Glendale Historical Society, the Northwest Glendale Homeowner’s Association, G&C Properties and Brand Associates, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale’s Arts and Culture Commission and Community Services & Parks.

Directions to Brand Park and The Doctors’ House

In Northwest Glendale, follow Grandview Ave. up the hill and into the park. Grandview can be accessed from San Fernando Rd., W. Glenoaks Blvd. and Kenneth Rd. Once in the park, follow the signs to the Doctors House or Brand Motorway. Note that vehicular access ends at the red barrier shown on the map below.