Cinecon hosts classic film festival in El Segundo

Cinecon will host its first "Pop-Up" classic film festival at the Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo on April 6. The event will feature a full day of rare films and television shows, benefiting non-profit organizations. The festival will start at 9:30 a.m. with short films, followed by a restored screening of the 1944 film "Song of the Open Road." Other highlights include the 1973 featurette "Zukor: A Man of our Century" and the 1929 silent film "The Seamstress." The Old Town Music Hall, built in 1921, is celebrating the 100th birthday of its Mighty Wurlitzer organ this year. The venue plans to showcase more silent films throughout 2025, including classics from the 1920s to the 1960s.