Silents Under the Stars

Schedule

Sun Aug 23 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center - King Gillette Ranch | Calabasas, CA

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Enjoy a silent film from Hollywood’s Golden Age under the stars with a live piano music performance!
About this Event

Feature film The Trail of ’98 (1928), directed by Clarence Brown and starring Harry Carey and Dolores del Río, will be shown outdoors in the King Gillette Ranch Visitor Center Courtyard.


Set during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, the film follows fortune seekers from across the country as they brave the rugged Alaskan wilderness in pursuit of wealth and opportunity. Considered by director Clarence Brown to be his most challenging production, the film featured thousands of extras and was filmed under demanding conditions. Dolores del Río delivers a memorable performance in this sweeping adventure and romance.


All films will feature live music composed spontaneously by Michael D. Mortilla, bringing the silent screen to life with an unforgettable musical experience.


Guided walking tours of the grounds will begin at 6:30 PM. 
The Visitor Center will remain open until 7:00 PM. 
Showtime is 7:30 PM.


Both the event and parking are free.

Bring a picnic and a flashlight.

Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bringing your own chair is highly advisable.


Address: 
King Gillette Ranch 
26876 Mulholland Highway 
Calabasas, CA 91302

Directions: 
From the 101 Freeway: Exit Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road. Head south on Las Virgenes Road for 3.0 miles, then turn left onto Mulholland Highway. The park entrance is 0.1 mile on the right.


For more information, please contact the Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center, open Wednesday–Sunday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, or email: [email protected].

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Where is it happening?

Santa Monica Mountains Interagency Visitor Center - King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, United States

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