Silents Under the Stars: The Trail of '98
Join us for the 40th Summer Season of Silents Under the Stars, produced by Randy Haberkamp, with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla on keyboard. This event is free and no RSVP is required. Our August film is THE TRAIL OF '98 starring Dolores Del Rio.


Time & Location
Aug 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreatio, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA
About the Event
Join us for the 40th Summer Season of Silents Under the Stars, produced by Randy Haberkamp, with live musical accompaniment by Michael Mortilla on keyboard. This event is free and no RSVP is required. However, it is recommended that you bring your own folding chair if you can. The event is outdoors. Experience the former ranch of film director Clarence Brown. Come early with a picnic or come at dusk for the film.

About the Film
THE TRAIL OF '98 (1928) Thirty years after the Alaska territory was purchased from the Russian Empire, the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897 inspired thousands from around the country and beyond to seek their fortune in its cold, difficult and dangerous terrain. This film, which director Clarence Brown called his most challenging, features thousands of extras and encountered difficult weather and shooting conditions. Fortunately, Dolores Del Rio and Ralph Forbes help Brown bring a…

