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Illustrated with archival photos, noted film historian Marc Wanamaker will reveal the fascinating history of film making in the early days of Santa Monica, highlighting creative movie techniques that set the standard for genre movies and characterizing early movie titans, such as Thomas Ince and Carl Laemmle, whose names are memorialized today as a street in Culver City (Ince Street) and a theater chain (Laemmle’s).
“Join us for this lecture and the rest of the exciting series: Douglas Aircraft Impacts Air & Travel in Santa Monica on July 22 and Boulevards to the Sea: An L.A. Story on August 19.”
Sunday, June 24, 7-8:30 pm at the historic landmark Rapp Saloon
1438 Second Street, Santa Monica.
Registration
Advanced purchase is recommended as space is limited. Members: $10/ lecture or $25 for the series. Public: $15/ lecture or $40 for the series. Register online or send a check to Santa Monica Conservancy, P.O. Box 653, Santa Monica, CA 90406-0653 with your name, email, address, and the number of tickets as well as the lectures you’d like to attend. Parking is available in the city lot across the street and the site is accessible by bus.
