Montrose Film Festival Premieres Second Film Tonight

Cartoons, popcorn and classic Hollywood movies made this 2nd Annual Montrose Film Festival a warm, Friday night treat. 

Despite triple digit temporatures, locals came out to enjoy the outdoor screening of American Graffitti on Honolulu Avenue and order take-out from some of the nearby restaurants.

Sardo Bros. Band performed nostalgic Elvis and Everly Brothers tunes as the crowd gathered at the site of the former Montrose Theater, now the parking lot of . Classic cars cruised the street and Crescenta Valley high school from students dressed in 1960s-era shirts and appliqued circle skirts, serving popcorn and noting food orders.

The event is sponsored by Prom Plus, an organization led by parents and students that plans an annual after-prom party at the Crescenta-Canada YMCA to keep the kids safe. Students raised money from restaurant order tips as one of their fundraisers this year.  

Tonight organizers Steve Pierce and Tony Smith will be screening Grease, another blast from the past in a fun-filled night on the town.