The Alex Film Society, The Glendale Historical Society and Glendale Arts are joining forces to celebrate the Jewel City’s unique contribution to Hollywood, its studios and the stars that called Glendale their home. On Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m., a special event fundraiser will be hosted at the iconic Alex Theatre featuring vintage film clips, newsreels, silent film classics, comedy shorts and classic cartoons. Hosted by radio personality, actor and humorist Adam Felber, the show will also screen Chuck Workman’s Oscar-winning salute to the movies, feature special guests and highlight the many movie theatres on Brand Boulevard during its heyday. Among the screenings celebrated with be
Laurel and Hardy’s Academy Award nominated comedy short, “Tit for Tat”
“Don Donald” (1937) starring the dashing Donald Duck, “Precious Images,” Chuck Workman’s Oscar -winning salute to the movies plus Theatres on Brand reliving matinees at The Capitol, Temple, Vogue, Cosmo, Roxy, The Glendale – theatres that live only in memory.
Relax before the show at the Alex Theatre’s cozy no host bar on the mezzanine while listening to the Kenton Youngstrom Trio and view vintage photos displayed throughout the theatre.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with no host bar, vintage photo displays, live music; 7:30 p.m. – show begins.
Tickets are $30 (box office fees apply). For more information, visit www.alextheatre.org/events.
Please note: Alex Film Society free ticket vouchers, passes and membership discounts do not apply to this event.
The Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale.