Bye Bye Birdie on Saturday, August 3 Film Events July 5, 2024September 4, 2024 Classic Films Under the Stars Lively '60s Musical Spoofs the Cult of Celebrity Paul Lynde singing "What's the matter with kids today?" is as timely in 2024 as it was sixty years ago in Bye Bye Birdie, as the cult of celebrity becomes even more deeply ingrained within American pop culture. Based upon the 1960 Tony Award-winning musical, it also features familiar songs "Put on a Happy Face" and "A Lot of Livin' to Do." Shot in saturated Technicolor that rivals the look of last year's Barbie, the film elevated Ann-Margret's career to superstar status – she would next appear opposite Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas. The film also stars Janet Leigh and Dick Van Dyke [his screen debut], with Bobby Rydell and Jesse Pearson as Conrad Birdie – and of course Ed Sullivan. Bye Bye Birdie concludes our series of screenings under the stars, 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, and plenty of water or soft drinks. The series is a presentation of Alex Film Society, The Glendale Historical Society, the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association, Brand Associates and G&C Properties, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks. Archivist Marc Wanamaker Speaks Before Crime Wave Archivist Marc Wanamaker Relates the History of the Brand Estate and Brand Park Directions to Brand Park and The Doctors' House In Northwest Glendale, follow
Crime Wave on Saturday, July 13 Film Events June 4, 2024July 21, 2024 Classic Films Under the Stars Film Noir on the Streets of Los Angeles Our series of monthly screenings under the stars in Glendale's Brand Park continues on Saturday, July 13 with Warner Bros.' Crime Wave, starring Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk and relative newcomer Charles Buchinsky (Charles Bronson), who had worked with director Andre de Toth previously, playing Igor in House of Wax. Filmed largely on location, in addition to being a riveting crime thriller, the film also serves as a travelogue of downtown Los Angeles and Glendale c. 1952, including shots inside City Hall, Chinatown, the pet hospital near Flower on San Fernando Road in Glendale [now the Angelus Pet Hospital], downtown Glendale along Brand Blvd., and a chase through Atwater Village and over the Hyperion Viaduct. The film is often compared to The Naked City, which is noted for it's Neo-realistic depiction of a murder investigation conducted largely on the streets of New York City c. 1947. In both cases , using actual locations adds a gritty immediacy to the already sensationalistic subject matter. Crime Wave 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, The Glendale Historical Society, the Northwest Glendale Homeowners Association, Brand Associates and G&C Properties, with generous support provided by the City of Glendale's Community Services &
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 .
100 Years of Cinema Under the Stars Film Events August 1, 2023August 29, 2023 Coming this summer - screenings of 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. Save the last Saturday of July, August and September for these outdoor screenings on the lawn of the historic Doctors' House in Glendale's Brand Park. More details will be forthcoming in the near future. 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 . The presentation of Harold Lloyd's Safety Last! On September 30th is adjacent to Silent Movie Day, a global event dedicated to celebrating and preserving silent movies. Image Credit: Silent film star Harold Lloyd in Safety Last; Image courtesy of Harold Lloyd Entertainment.
