“Phantom of the Backlots Secret Studio Tour”
Multipurpose Room, Veterans Memorial Building, Tuesday, April 28 th at 7PM
Donnie Norden aka “Phantom of the Backlots” is a longtime resident of Culver City and author of a popular series of books which chronicles his real-life experiences on the studio backlots. Donnie’s obsession with the backlots, starting with MGM, goes back fifty years. It all started the day he found a hole in the fence. It was from that day that Donnie became a studio explorer, caretaker and unknown to him at the time, historian.
Later, he would enjoy a long career working for the studios, including over 30 years at Universal. Upon retirement, he has authored books, maintains a website and a YouTube site with fascinating stories of his adventures, discoveries and Hollywood History.
Come join us for this free program and relive a chapter in Culver City’s rich film history as Donnie shares his unique adventures, pictures and memorabilia from the MGM backlot during the 1970’s.
Let’s go through “A Hole in the Fence.” Shall we?
This event is free to the public.
