The 55th annual “Cinecon Classic Film Festival” and memorabilia show will be held in Hollywood from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 2.
“Cinecon” is the longest-running movie-related fan festival and will include five days of screenings, celebrity guest appearances and more at the Egyptian Theater, as well as a memorabilia show and marketplace in the third floor meeting area of the Loews Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N. Highland Ave.
The festival launches this evening, Aug. 29, with a reception at 5 p.m. in the Egyptian Theater Courtyard. Screenings begin at 7 p.m. and include “Bare Knees” (1928), “Trick or Treat” (1933) and “Danger! Love at Work” (1937). Screenings begin at 9 a.m. on other days during the festival; see schedule for details.
Full festival passes are $249 and include all five days of film screenings, special shows at the Loews Hollywood Hotel, book signings and admission to the memorabilia show. One day passes are available for $60; $50 on Sept. 2. Admission to the memorabilia show is $15.
The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. For information, visit cinecon.org.





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