Premiere of “Hell’s Angels” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, 27 May 1930
The premiere of Howard Hughes “Hell’s Angels” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (27 May 1930) must have been a doozie. Every photo I’ve seen of it is spectacular, but I think this may be my favorite. It seems to capture the excitement, the frenzy, the energy of that night in all its glory and mega-wattage. The long exposure makes it look like the whole of Hollywood Boulevard was ablaze with light.
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What a fabulous photo! It does capture so much of what Hollywood was in those great days. Jean Harlow: one of a kind for sure. Loved the film. Did I ever tell you about the day I actually met Howard Hughes and how genuinely kind he was to me when I was 12 years old? Happy Memorial Day to you and Bob, love always, Lou.
What a big night in Hollywood. Nothing compares to the Golden Age and these premieres.
Here’s newsreel footage from this spectacular night:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGbBWsYxhl0
And more interesting footage with written reactions to the premiere – $11 ticket prices for the premiere!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-7knOtyzE
Beautiful Jean Harlow at the premiere:
http://www.classicmoviefavorites.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/hells04.jpg
Thanks, Martin.
Jean