Classic Hollywood Aviators: an inspiring thrill program to bring together aviation and movie lovers

Aug. 27, 2007 - PRLog -- For Immediate Release
August 24, 2007
Contact: Shawna Kelly
http://www.cinecon.org/aviator.html
aviators@artzest.com

Hollywood, CA -- August 24, 2007—Experience how classic aviators risked and gave their lives for movie magic! Hollywood aviator sequences were written into motion pictures to make them successful and audiences overflow. See why both leading actors and fan groups treated the Hollywood aviatiors like heavenly star heroes.

Now unsung heroes of the screen, aviators performed in over 150 films in the roaring 20s. Hear their behind-the-scenes near-death thrills! Hear about legends such as Valentino and Mary Pickford aviating. See the airports of actors and great directors like DeMille, Ince & Chaplin; where movies were filmed.

Don’t miss these rare, thrill insights!  This CINECON Program Presentation on Hollywood Aviators will be Sat. Sept 1st 2:00-4:00 at the Renaissance Hotel. (3rd Floor: Next to the Dealer’s Area) Admission to this Hollywood Aviators program is free with a day or full festival pass.

Program presenters include: “Daredevil DeLay” Descendant, Shawna Kelly, who is authoring a book on the Hollywood aviators and Marc Wanamaker, the lively and popular Hollywood author and speaker. Be thrilled by rare classic Hollywood aviator life-and-limb risking behind-the-scenes experiences!

Special “Hollywood Aviators” Program guest:  

William Wellman Jr., actor and author of a book about his father, William Wellman, and his making of the first Academy Award-Winning  Best Picture epic of “Wings”. William Wellman Jr. will have his book “The Man and His Wings” available for autographing!

If you love movies, CINECON 43 is the place to be before and over Labor Day weekend. Come be especially inspired with the thrills of the Hollywood Aviators program!

CINECON Hollywood Aviators Program flyer available –may be distributed through: email, Web or print: aviators@artzest.com

For more information:
http://www.cinecon.org/aviator.html

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About Cinecon

Join us at the CINECON 43rd Classic Film Festival Aug. 30th to Sept. 3rd, in Hollywood.  Showcasing preserved, unusual and classic films. A 5 day screening of rare early films. Celebrities will attend a film screening and participate in Q &A. Rare movie memorabilia available. Celebrity banquet is Sun.

About host hotel

The Renaissance Hotel, at 1755 North Highland Ave., will offer attendees a deeply discounted room rate. Mention CINECON: (800) 769-4774 or (323) 856-1200

Website: www.cinecon.org/aviator.html