Disney’s Pinocchio – 6/8/24 Film Events May 6, 2024July 3, 2024 Classic Films Under the Stars Disney's Pinocchio on Saturday, June 8 The second season of our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park commences Saturday, June 8th with Walt Disney's animated musical classic from 1940, Pinocchio. The second of Disney's animated features, coming three years after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the film won two Academy Awards – Best Original Score and Best Original Song – "When You Wish Upon a Star," which remains an integral part of the Walt Disney Company's branding to this day. The story of a wooden marionette brought to life by the Blue Fairy and offered the chance to become a human boy if he demonstrates that he can be brave, truthful and selfless is a message that still resonates today. Glendale based animation producer/director and AFS Board Member Frank Gladstone will introduce this program with insights into the production and the artists that worked on the film, several of whom lived in Glendale. The series continues on Saturday, July 13 with film noir classic Crime Wave, featuring several scenes shot on the streets of 1954 Glendale, and concludes on August 3 with 1963's lively musical Bye Bye Birdie, featuring Dick Van Dyke, Janet Leigh and a radiant Ann-Margret – plus Ed Sullivan and Paul Lynde. 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 5:30 to allow time for picnicking and socializing before the program begins at 7:00 PM. Please bring blankets, lawn
Classic Films Under the Stars – 2024 Film Events April 1, 2024May 30, 2024 Coming this summer - we're back for a second season of Classic Films Under the Stars, presented on the expansive lawn of the Doctors House in Glendale's Brand Park. Mark your calendars for these three Saturday evenings: Walt Disney's Pinocchio on June 8; the Film Noir classic Crime Wave on July 13; and Bye Bye Birdie on August 3. Gates will open at 5:30 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM. More details will be forthcoming in the near future. 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 Community Services & Parks .
Harold Lloyd in Safety Last – 10/22/23 Film Events September 16, 2023October 5, 2023 New Date: Harold Lloyd in Safety Last! – Sunday, October 22nd, 6:00 PM Our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park now concludes on a new date: Sunday, October 22nd with a 100th anniversary screening of Harold Lloyd's silent comedy masterpiece, Safety Last!, featuring live, original music by Retroformat Musical Director Cliff Retallick In the film, Harold moves to the big city to seek his fortune so that he can afford to marry his sweetheart. Finding work as a clerk in a department store, Harold soon learns that fortunes are hard to come by, but sends inflated descriptions of his progress back home. Reality sets in as his sweetheart arrives, and he must go to great lengths to create the illusion that he's as successful as he's claimed. In the final set piece, he climbs a 12-story building to win $1,000, resulting in the iconic image of Harold hanging from the hand of the clock with the street far below. Virtual Introduction and Harold Lloyd Home Movies Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of Harold Lloyd, will appear onscreen to introduce the film. In addition, she'll be providing "home movies" showing Harold relaxing with friends and family. 35mm Silent Movie Camera on Display Thanks to our friends at the History for Hire prop house, we'll have a Bell & Howell Model 2709 35mm movie camera on display - the same make and model that was used to film Harold Lloyd's silent comedies through Speedy in 1928. These outdoor screenings are being presented on the expansive lawn of the historic Doctors' House in Brand
Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce – 8/26/23 Film Events August 9, 2023August 28, 2023 100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce on Saturday, August 26 Our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park continues on Saturday, August 26th. What better way to pay tribute to the first 100 years of Warner Bros. than with 1945's Mildred Pierce, which showcases the Jewel City in a starring role. Under the masterful direction of Michael Curtiz, Joan Crawford portrays the long-suffering single mother struggling to raise two daughters, including the 16-year-old, social-climbing Veda (Ann Blyth), who disdains her mother's low station in life. Mildred parlays a knack for baking pies into an eventual chain of restaurants, only to see it, and her family, crumble in the best Hollywood melodramatic fashion. Crawford's first starring role for Warner Bros. earned her the Academy Award as Best Actress in 1946. The series comprises representative films celebrating the first centuries of Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Company, plus a 100th anniversary presentation of Harold Lloyd's silent comedy classic Safety Last! with live musical accompaniment on September 30th. These outdoor screenings are being presented on the expansive lawn of the historic Doctors' House in Brand Park. Admission is free. Gates will open at 5:30 to allow time for picnicking and socializing before the program begins at 7:00 PM. Please bring blankets, lawn or beach chairs for seating. The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, Retroformat Silent Films, The Glendale Historical Society, Brand Associates and the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks. Directions to Brand Park
