Movies at the Museum to Feature 1980s ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’

The   Catalina   Island   Museum   offers  a unique evening  opportunity  to view  the classic  film  “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in  its  outdoor  amphitheater  during  Movies  at  the Museum on Wednesday, July 24.  This  annual  summer  program  takes advantage  of Avalon’s  beautiful  summer  nights and everyone’s   love   of movies.   The   museum   chose   a variety   of movies,   spanning   various decades  that  were  either  filmed  on the island  or  talk  about Catalina  Island  in  them. 

Innovative and entertaining, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” combines live action with animation. It is  set in  Hollywood  in  1947 where  cartoon  characters—or  toons—and people  co-exist.  One  of the biggest  toon stars  is  Roger  Rabbit.  He  is  having  a rough  time  so his  boss, the owner  of Maroon   Cartoons,   hires   human private   detective   Eddie   Valiant   to investigate   rumors   of Roger’s voluptuous  wife,  Jessica,  being  romantically  involved  with  businessman  Marvin  Acme. When Acme is   discovered   dead at   his   factory,   all   evidence   points   to Roger.   Valiant   reluctantly agrees  to help  clear  Roger’s  name. When  things  are  looking  bleak,  Jessica  talks  about taking Roger away to Catalina Island.

The   evening   also   offers   an opportunity   to explore   the museum’s   galleries   including   special exhibitions “Wrigley’s Catalina: A Centennial Celebration,” “Bird Park: An Aviary for Avalon’s Celebrity Birds” and “Elizabeth Turk: Tipping Point.”

The  Movies  at  the Museum  screening  of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” takes place  Wednesday, July  24. The  museum  will  re-open  at  7 p.m. and the film  will  begin  at  dusk (around  8:15 p.m.) in  the outdoor  amphitheater.  Wine,  beer,  soda,  water  and a variety  of movie  snacks  will  be available  for  purchase.  Attendees are  also  allowed  to bring  their  own beverages  (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)  and/or  snacks.  Please  do not bring  glass  bottles  or  glasses.  “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is rated PG.

Other Movies at the Museum dates include: Wednesday, Aug. 7: “Beyond the Poseidon” (1979), Wednesday, Aug. 21: “Multiplicity” (1996).

Tickets   to Movies   at   the Museum   are   $5 for   museum   members,   $17 for   adults   and $15 for seniors,   military   and students   with   a valid   I.D.   Children   (age   15 and under)   receive   free admission  with  a paid  adult.  Admission  may be purchased  online  at  CatalinaMuseum.org,  in person at the museum’s visitor services desk, or upon arrival at the door.

The  Catalina  Island  Museum  offers  the best in  art  and history  exhibitions,  music  and dance performances,   lectures   by guest speakers   from   all   over   the world,   and the finest   in   silent, documentary  and international  film.  Open seven days a week  from  10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The museum’s Ada  Blanche Wrigley Schreiner Building is  located  in  the heart  of Avalon  at  217 Metropole  Ave. For  more information, call 310-510-2414 or visit CatalinaMuseum.org.