28th Annual Three Stooges Big Screen Event! Film Events November 1, 2026November 8, 2026 Back For Our 28th Year! Tickets Now On Sale ! The Alex Film Society is back once again with the 28th Annual Three Stooges® Big Screen Event! - presented in association with C3 Entertainment, Inc. This year the theme is “Pains, Trains and Autocrats” and promises laff-a-minute adventures with Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp as actors taking an overnight train with their pet monkey on board; as janitors mistaken for doctors on the lam from both crooks and the police at the same time; then stowaways on another train, this time bound for Hollywood and a chance to break into the movies; then would-be detectives, sympathetic scammers and finally despots ruling the country of Moronica. Join us and experience all the fun of seeing these specially selected classic comedies on the big screen at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre as they were meant to be seen, with a large, enthusiastic crowd. Something you don’t get to experience watching them on TV, and guaranteed to be a rollicking good time for the whole family. In the tradition of years past, we'll be back at the Alex Theatre on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 28, with shows at 2:00 & 8:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale at the Alex Theatre website. The Lineup For “Pains, Trains and Autocrats” A Pain in the Pullman (1936, Preston Black) A Gem of a Jam (1943, Del Lord) Movie Maniacs (1936, Del Lord) Dopey Dicks (1950, Edward Bernds) Loco Boy Makes Good (1942, Jules White) I’ll Never Heil Again (1941, Jules White) The Three Stooges® is a registered trademark of C3 Entertainment, Inc. The Three Stooges® characters, names, likenesses
Classic Films Under the Stars – 2026 Film Events June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 The fourth season of our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park commences Saturday, June 27th with Walt Disney's animated classic from 1941, Dumbo, paired with the Disney short The Wind in the Willows (1949). Subsequent screenings will include Out of the Past, My Man Godfrey and The Quiet Man. Scroll down for descriptions of each film. These outdoor screenings will once again 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 at dusk. Please bring blankets, lawn or beach chairs for seating, and plenty of water or soft drinks to stay hydrated. 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. Dumbo on Saturday, June 27 The 2026 film series at the Doctors House opens with two Walt Disney classics: Dumbo from 1941 and Wind in the Willows from 1949. Winner of an Academy Award for its musical score, Dumbo has been selected for preservation by the Library of Congress. The main character is Jumbo Jr., an elephant who is ridiculed for his oversized ears and mockingly nicknamed "Dumbo." His only friend, a mouse named Timothy, convinces him to fly, using his oversized ears as wings. Preceding the feature, Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s novel becomes the animated
The Greatest Cartoons Ever! Film Events March 27, 2026June 2, 2026 Greatest Cartoons Returns to the Alex Theatre Sunday April 12th at 2:00 PM Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends, enjoying a new edition of the Alex Film Society's The Greatest Cartoons Ever! featuring tributes to animation directors like Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, the team of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, Friz Freleng, Dave Fleischer and more. You’ll see many of your favorite cartoon characters, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Popeye & Olive Oyl, Woody Woodpecker, Tom & Jerry, Droopy, and Yosemite Sam. Curated and introduced by animation veteran Frank Gladstone, The Greatest Cartoons Ever! promises to be an afternoon of classic animated treasures, once again on the big Alex Theatre screen as they were originally intended, filled with laughter and fun the entire family can share. Tickets Now On Sale Tickets are now available online at the Alex Theater website - with no additional fees - the price you see is the price you pay. Greatest Cartoons Ever! 2:00 PM Show The Program for the 2026 edition of The Greatest Cartoons Ever!: Tom & Jerry in Salt Water Tabby Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam in High Diving Hare (1949) Popeye & Olive Oyl in King of the Mardi Gras (1935) Mickey Mouse in The Band Concert (1935) Woody Woodpecker in Ski For Two (1944) Michigan J. Frog in One Froggy Evening (1955) Plus These Favorites Daffy Duck in Book Revue (1946) "Owl Jolson" in I Love to Singa (1936) The Road Runner in Scrambled Aches (1957) Droopy in Northwest Hounded Police (1946)
The Three Stooges Big Screen Event 2025 Film Events September 12, 2025March 27, 2026 Back For Our 27th Year! Tickets Now On Sale! The Alex Film Society is back once again with the 27th Annual Three Stooges Big Screen Event! - presented in association with C3 Entertainment, Inc. This year the theme is “Spies, Disguises and Badges” and promises laff-a-minute adventures with Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp as they seek clues and stymie bad guys during the Civil War, in the Old West, searching Egyptian tombs, as police officers, private eyes, even hired guards protecting a secret weapon! As a bonus, we're screening a special, rarely seen interview with Larry Fine talking about his life and career with the Stooges. So come out to experience all the fun of seeing these specially selected classic comedies on the big Alex Theatre screen, as they were meant to be seen, with a large, enthusiastic crowd. Something you don’t get to experience watching them on TV! Guaranteed to be a rollicking good time for the whole family—and to pick up your spirits! In the tradition of years past, we'll be back at Glendale's historic Alex Theatre on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29, with shows at 2:00 & 8:00 PM. Tickets are now on sale at the Alex Theatre website: Tickets for 2:00 PM Show Tickets for 8:00 PM Show The Program For “Spies, Disguises and Badges” Uncivil Warriors (1935, Del Lord) During the Civil War, the boys are Northern spies who infiltrate the home of a southern soldier. With Stooge regulars Bud Jamison and James C. Morton, often appearing in Hal Roach's Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang shorts. Dizzy Detectives (1943,
