Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 2 pm only
Library of Congress restored print
Mary Pickford in Sparrows - with live organ accompaniment
(1926) United Artists
The Library of Congress, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, and Glendale Arts join the Alex Film Society to present
Mary Pickford in SPARROWS
In association with the Library of Congress, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and Glendale Arts, AFS presents a screening of the restored silent classic, Sparrows, Mary Pickford’s 1926 dramatic story of abused orphans.
The 35mm print will be accompanied by a live organ performance featuring silent film organist Daniel Redfield and is the only Los Angeles screening scheduled. (Due to health concerns, Bob Mitchell's appearance has been cancelled)
Preceding the feature will be They Will Elope and The Trick That Failed, two of the fifty-two films Mary Pickford made in 1909, her first year in the industry.
This will be the first Los Angeles screening of these newly restored prints by the Library of Congress.
Displayed in the lobby will be artifacts from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s extensive motion picture collection including Mary Pickford’s curls; the paste jewel encrusted headdress and prop curling iron from Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (1924), and an exhibitor’s herald from Ramona (1909).
Christel Schmidt from the Library of Congress will give a live introduction to Mary Pickford and the centenial of her start in film making before the screening.
Join us for a rare opportunity to see Mary Pickford on the big screen of the Alex.
Running time approximately 2 hours.
Tickets on Sale Now!
General Admission: $15; Seniors/Students & NHMLAC members $13.50; Alex Film Society members $10 (join at the box office with cash or check and save immediately on admission).
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2 and 8 pm ONLY
Rodgers & Hammersteins' Fabulous Broadway Stage Success Comes to the Screen!
The King and I
1956 (20th Century Fox)
Musical comedy star Mary Martin suggested Yul Brynner for the part of the King in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1951 adaptation of Anna and the King of Siam.
Appearing opposite Gertrude Lawrence during its historic Broadway run, Brynner would eventually appear in the title role almost 5000 times during his forty-year career.
When 20th Century Fox produced its lavish widescreen film version in 1956 it was Deborah Kerr who portrayed the English tutor in the blockbuster hit that garnered nine Academy Award® Nominations. Among its five wins was Best Actor for the man who created the part.
Hit songs from the show include “Shall We Dance”, “Getting To Know You”, “Hello Young Lovers” and “I Whistle a Happy Tune”.
Joining us at 8 pm will be Yul Brynner’s daughter, Victoria Brynner plus additional cast members from the stage production and movie.
The program concludes on the big screen with a video presentation of Jack Benny Show classic – Benny and Gisele MacKenzie’s violin duet, “Getting to Know You” and a 35mm Bugs Bunny cartoon, The Rabbit of Seville.
The King And I memorabilia goodies will be raffled at each screening – proceeds going to support the Alex Film Society. Plus, Dinner and tickets for Two Contest – enter name and phone at win@alexfilmsociety.org
The King And I is presented in glorious De Luxe color and CinemaScope 55, don't miss this!
Running time is approximately 2 1/2 hours.
General Admission: $13.50; Seniors/Students $9.50; Alex Film Society members $8 (join at the box office with cash or check and save immediately on admission).
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 8 pm only
Live Magic, Mayhem and Laughs for the whole family!
Vaudeville Returns! 10th Anniversary
Alex Film Society opens its 16th season with the Tenth Annual VAUDEVILLE EXTRAVAGANZA! at Glendale’s historic Alex Theatre.
VAUDEVILLE is One Big Night of Fun and Frolic! The most anticipated family event held annually at the grand theatre, the show is a "hurricane of fun and frolic" paying tribute to the Alex’s vaudeville roots. The one-night-only event is an eclectic mix of the sort of variety acts that made vaudeville so beloved by a generation of fans.
Learn what your great-grandma was talking about...
NIGHT BLOOMING JAZZMEN
playing nostalgic tunes from the vaudeville era.
Then, live on stage will be:
Arthur Benjamin
Mathemagician
Full of Air! Hilarious Artistry of
Skip Banks
The Balloon Man
America's Sharpest Specialty Artist!
Larry Cisewski
Guinness World Champion Knife Thrower
Back by Popular Demand!
Chipper Lowell Experience
Two-Time Award Winner
Comedy Magician of the Year!
As Always The Card Girl Lisa Casillo-Burnes
True to the vaudeville genre, the evening concludes on the big screen with a classic comedy film starring Harold Lloyd in Never Weaken (1921, print courtesy of the Harold Lloyd Estate) and a Technicolor Warner Bros. short, Calling All Girls (1942, print courtesy of Warner Bros. Classics).
Don't miss it this year!
Tickets go on Sale in July, Alex Film Society Members will have the first chance to buy. You can join at the boxoffice with cash or check and save on tickets.
Running time approximately 2 1/2 hours with intermission
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 2 pm & 8 pm only
Is the Alex Haunted? Join World renowned Psychic-Medium Michael J. Kouri and find out!
The Haunting
1963 M-G-M
Robert Wise adapted Shirley Jackson’s novel The Haunting of Hill House into one of filmdom’s most memorable horror films.
A paranormal investigator (Richard Johnson) decides to investigate a 90-year old haunted house aided by two women with recent psychic experiences (Julie Harris and Claire Bloom) and the owner’s skeptical nephew (Russ Tamblyn).
A true ghost story of the first degree, THE HAUNTING is perfect spook fare to put you in the Halloween spirit.
Presented In 35mm black and white and CinemaScope. (M-G-M, 1963)
Is the Alex Haunted?
Join World renowned Psychic-Medium & Parapsychological Investigator Michael J. Kouri who will appear live on stage!
Runs 2 1/2 hrs.
Check back later for more details.
Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2 pm & 8 pm only)
Larry, Moe and Curly (and sometimes Shemp!)
The Dozenal Three Stooges® Big Screen Event!
The 12th Annual Three Stooges Big Screen Event returns! More info in July 2009 when tickets will go on sale. All 2000 fans who attended in 2008 know what a great time this will be!