# Event Details - **Event Name**: KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:15 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A film crew goes to a tropical island for a location shoot, where they capture a colossal ape who takes a liking to their blonde starlet.About this EventKING KONG is a 1933 American pre-Code adventure horror monster film directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, with special effects by Willis H. O'Brien and music by Max Steiner.Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, King Kong is the first film in the self-titled franchise, combining live-action sequences with stop-motion animation using rear-screen projection. The idea for the film came when Cooper decided to create a motion picture about a giant gorilla struggling against modern civilization.The film stars Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot. The story follows a giant primate dubbed Kong who feels affection for a beautiful young woman offered to him as a sacrifice.King Kong premiered in New York City on March 2, 1933, to many rave reviews, with praise for its stop-motion animation and musical score. During its initial run, the film earned a profit of $650,000, which increased to $2,847,000 by the time of its re-release in 1952. Various scenes were deleted by censors, but they were restored in 1970.Later, in 1991, the film was deemed "culturally, historically and aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.[6][7] In 2010, the film was ranked by Rotten Tomatoes as the greatest horror film of all time[8] and the fifty-sixth greatest film of all time.[9] Various new editions of the film have also been released. A sequel, entitled , was made the same year as the original film, and several more films have been made, including two remakes in 1976 and 2005.The film's novelization, published prior to its release, entered the public domain though a failure to include a copyright notice, making the characters and story public domain; the film's copyright is set to expire in 2029 in the US.[10] Analysis of the film has included such topics as racial stereotypes, Ann's relationship with the other characters, and the struggle between nature and civilization.THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.FAQ'sWHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?KING KONG starts on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm, 5:15 pm & 7:30 pm.WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 60 minutes prior to show time.WHERE DO I PARK?Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?YES! We intend to continue curating and programming some of the BEST cinema in Los Angeles County! We provide both an intimate Drive-In style setting, as well as traditional indoor cinema experiences. Please support by following us on Instagram and Facebook -- we'll keep you posted on our screenings and events! @GardenaCinemaFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @GARDENACINEMA. Website: www.gardenacinema.comhttps://youtu.be/PbrikL8IjXM?si=aHHY52fn3pH0H8cA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardena/king-kong-1933approved-sun-4-12-3-00pm-5-15pm-and-7-30-pm/100001987188765090 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Exhibitions, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 14.64, max: 14.64, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gardena - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Gardena Cinema - **lat**: 33.8960608 - **long**: -118.3263563 - **full address**: Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7c142d9e534f08de8617f7d44be57e8b678047b8e976aebb672083b84c6d47d9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171717-gmir.jpg?v=1775949367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm being held? - **A:** KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm? - **A:** Tickets for KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 15 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm? - **A:** KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm is organized by Gardena Cinema. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "KING KONG (1933)(Approved) Sun 4/12: 3:00pm, 5:15pm & 7:30 pm", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7c142d9e534f08de8617f7d44be57e8b678047b8e976aebb672083b84c6d47d9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc171717-gmir.jpg?v=1775949367", "startDate": "2026-04-12T15:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-04-12T21:15:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/king-kong-1933approved-sun-4-12-3-00pm-5-15pm-and-7-30-pm/100001987188765090", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Gardena Cinema", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "14948 Crenshaw Boulevard", "postalCode": "90249", "addressLocality": "Gardena", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "33.8960608", "longitude": "-118.3263563" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A film crew goes to a tropical island for a location shoot, where they capture a colossal ape who takes a liking to their blonde starlet.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-11", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-12T21:15:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-11", "lowPrice": "14.64", "highPrice": "14.64", "price": "14.64", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/king-kong-1933approved-sun-4-12-3-00pm-5-15pm-and-7-30-pm/100001987188765090" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-11", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/gardena/king-kong-1933approved-sun-4-12-3-00pm-5-15pm-and-7-30-pm/100001987188765090", "price": "14.64", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Gardena Cinema", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/gardena-cinema/22505981", "description": "Gardena Cinema is the only old-fashioned single-screen stand-alone independent movie theater in South Los Angeles. 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