AVALON — Catalina Island is once again set to embrace its rich cultural roots with a cinematic twist, as the Catalina Museum for Art & History presents two unique events celebrating silent film and classic Hollywood. Set against the historic backdrop of Avalon, this year’s Silent Film Showcase promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience for film lovers, history buffs, and island visitors alike.
The festivities kick off with Silent Film Showcase Opening Night on Friday, May 16, 2025. Guests are invited to the Catalina Museum’s Ackerman Family Amphitheater for a special 3-D screening of Creature From the Black Lagoon (1954) — the final installment in the classic Universal Monsters series. The film will begin at 8:00 p.m., and general admission is just $10, which includes a pair of collectible 3-D glasses. As a unique note in film history, this event marks what is believed to be the first time both the first and last Universal Monsters films are being shown as part of a connected series.
The celebration continues the following afternoon with the 38th Annual Silent Film Showcase on Saturday, May 17, held inside the storied Avalon Casino Theatre. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the screening starting at 1:30 p.m....
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