Join 3-D SPACE at the Gardena Cinema on October 17, 2026, for a special 3-D screening of the classic 1954 Universal monster movie CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON to remember leading lady Julie Adams (1926-2019) on the date of her 100th birthday. The film will be introduced by Julie Adams' son, Mitch Danton, who will share memories of his mother and show the short film he directed based on her autobiography, THE LUCKY SOUTHERN STAR (2018).

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) A strange prehistoric beast lurks in the depths of the Amazonian jungle. A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study.The movie that added the Gill-Man to the pantheon of Universal Movie Monsters was first released in March of 1954. Creature from the Black Lagoon features a strong cast headed by Julie Adams, Richard Carlson, Richard Denning, Ben Chapman as the land Creature, and Ricou Browning as the underwater Creature. See it as it was originally filmed, in 3-D!

The Lucky Southern Star (2018) Inspired by the acclaimed autobiography of screen legend Julie Adams, this modern-day re-telling of her remarkable story follows a young woman named Betty May as she travels from Arkansas to California to pursue her dream of becoming a Hollywood actress. Through hard work, dedication, and a little luck she navigates her way through Tinseltown to audition for the role of a lifetime: a chance to star in a remake of "Creature from the Black Lagoon!"

Primetime Emmy and ACE Eddie Award-winning editor Mitchell Danton was born in Burbank and grew up in the Hollywood Hills. He's the son of the late actor/director Ray Danton and actress Julie Adams.

CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 1:30 PM & 4:00pm
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Gardena Cinema 
14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249