Never met a movie he didn’t like

With the warmth of summer days stretching into evening, it might be just the time for an outdoor movie. This Friday, August 12, celebrate a little Hollywood history on the lawn at the Will Rogers Ranch in Pacific Palisades.

The 6^th annual “Movies in Will’s Backyard,” features an outdoor screening of the classic 1932 film Too Busy to Work (starring Will Rogers, of course). In the movie, Rogers plays a vagabond who travels to California to confront a man who stole his wife while he was at war. Eventually he lands a job working for the man, and is faced with a choice of forgiveness or revenge.

Free popcorn will be available during the film, and for those who want to buy more substantial fare, the gourmet vendors Grilled Cheese Truck and Flat Iron are stopping by, too. The ranch house and visitor’s center will be open for tours before show time.

The film starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road. Parking is available at the reduced rate of $6 after 6 p.m. (the normal rate is $12 per vehicle). And it’s strictly BYOB (as in, Bring Your Own Blanket).

Posted 8/10/11