It Came From Texas Film Festival

Festival welcomes special guests connected with films shot in Texas, including Documentaries, Commemoration of Texas Film Archives, and Classic Films rarely seen on the Big Screen—all celebrating Independent Texas Spirit.

IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival announces new screenings and special guests joining the lineup for the second annual film festival dedicated to showcasing movies made primarily in Texas.

Schedule of Event

1:00 pm - Feature and cartoon ($10 individual tickets)

UNDER WESTERN STARS (1938)/TEX AVERY "The First Bad Man" CARTOON (1950s)

Director: Joseph Kane (UNDER WESTERN STARS); Tex Avery ("The First Bad Man")

Filmed in California

Introduced by Sean Griffin (SMU Film History Professor)

Roy Rogers is elected to Congress to bring the misery of the 1930s "Dustbowl" to the attention of Washington politicians. (IMDb)

Although not filmed in Texas, the star of UNDER WESTERN STARS, Roy Rogers, came to Garland to promote the film and was photographed on the square during the trip. UNDER WESTERN STARS will be followed by "The First Bad Man" cartoon from famous Texas animator, Tex Avery. See what Dallas, Texas, looked like in 1 Million B.C.

3:30 pm: Double Feature – Feature and Documentary ($15 individual tickets)

THE BIG SHOW (1936)

Director: Mack V. Wright and Joseph Kane

Filmed in Fair Park, Dallas, TX

Housed at the G. William Jones Film and Video Collection, Southern Methodist University

Introduced by Sean Griffin (SMU Film History Professor)

At the Texas Centennial in Dallas (the precursor to the State Fair of Texas), Gene Autry confuses two girls by being himself and his own stunt double. (IMDb)

A FAIR TO REMEMBER (2008)

Directors: Allen Mondell, Cynthia Salzman Mondell, and Phil Allen

Filmed in Fair Park, Dallas, TX

In attendance: Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell

A documentary about the rich history of the Great State Fair of Texas.

7 pm - Comedy troupe live riffs on Campy Classic with GHS Student Short Films ($15 individual tickets)

Mocky Horror Picture Show live riffing of ROCK BABY - ROCK IT (1957)

Director: Murray Douglas Sporup

Filmed in Dallas, TX

Mocked by comedians Danny Gallagher, Liz Barksdale and Albie Robles

A live-riffing movie comedy show! This campy classic follows local Dallas teenagers as they resist attempts by shady underworld types to take over their beloved rock 'n' roll club. This rock 'n' roll-themed movie features top-notch rockabilly performances by Don Coates and The Bon-Aires, Preacher Smith and the Deacons, The Five Stars, The Belew Twins, Johnny Carroll and Roscoe Gordon. (IMDb)

Featuring the Texas' version of 1957's Elvis, The Everly Brothers, among others - Black and white acts alike.

This block includes student films from Garland High School's 'Reel Owl Cinema.'

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