Tag: Movies Under the Stars

Harold Lloyd in Safety Last – 9/30/23

Harold Lloyd in famous scene hanging from the big hand of a clock high above Broadway

100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Safety Last! 100th Anniversary Screening on Saturday, September 30  With live, original music by Retroformat Musical Director Cliff Retallick Our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park concludes on Saturday, September 30th with a 100th anniversary screening of Harold Lloyd's silent comedy masterpiece, Safety Last! 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. This screening also coincides with the September 29 observance of Silent Movie Day, which is an annual event celebrating our silent cinema heritage, intended to raise awareness of the great legacy of silent films, and the importance of preserving this precious heritage so it may be enjoyed by generations to come. 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

Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce – 8/26/23

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

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland – 7/29/23

Disney's Alice in Wonderland poster

100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Disney's Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, July 29 Our Summer series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park commences Saturday, July 29th with Walt Disney's animated musical classic from 1951, Alice in Wonderland. Celebrate your unbirthday with Alice, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, White Rabbit and the many other iconic characters which are now ingrained in popular culture. And you may find that you still remember the lyrics to "I'm Late" and "The Unbirthday Song." 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. 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 or beach chairs for seating. The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, Retroformat Silent Films, The Glendale Historical Society and Brand Associates, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale's 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. The Series Continues on August 26 and

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