Celebrating the Rat Pack Era and Dino's Birthday at Tropicana Pool

7000 Hollywood Boulevard,Los Angeles CA 90028

07 June, 2021

Description

The Tropicana Pool will pay tribute to his memory by screening one of his most iconic films of his day and ours, the original Ocean's 11 Dean Martin, byname of Dino Paul Crocetti was born on June 7th, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio. (Passed on December 25th, 1995 in Beverly Hills, California), This American singer and actor who was a member, with Jerry Lewis, of one of the most popular comedy teams on stage and television and in motion pictures for 10 years. During his younger days Martin worked locally in steel mills, delivered bootleg liquor, was a prizefighter, and had a job in a casino. After appearing in local nightspots as a pop singer, he was hired by bandleader Sammy Watkins and began to tour. During an engagement in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1946, he and another performer, comedian Jerry Lewis, began clowning around during each other’s acts. This led to an immensely successful comedy partnership that featured Martin as a suave straight man and Lewis as an immature clown. In addition, he performed with fellow “Rat Pack” members Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. in the heist film Ocean’s Eleven (1960). Martin was a staple on television for many years. His television variety show, The Dean Martin Show, began an eight-year run in 1965 and was followed by The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (1973–74), the latter a series of celebrity “roasts.” Rat Pack Era attire encouraged Receive a free cocktail or candy at the concession stand if you dress up. Schedule: Doors open at 7:30PM - The Martini Bar at Tropicana open through the showing of the film. Walk-ins Welcome Movie starts at 8:30PM – Screening of Ocean's 11 (1960) Add on $50 per two person (Limited tickets available) Package includes: - Cheese and Charcuterie Plate for Two - Dean Martinis for each Individual - Hendrick's Gin, Aperol Liqueur, Dry Vermouth + Orange Blossom Water