Premiere of “Show Boat” at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1936

Premiere of "Show Boat" at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1936Thank goodness Life magazine was on hand to record so many wonderful moments. In this shot, I almost feel like we’re part of the crowd gathered across Hollywood Boulevard from the Pantages Theatre as Universal Pictures hold a whiz-bang premiere for “Show Boat” in 1936. Notice how the marquee claims it is “The Greatest Picture Ever Made” – I’m thinking someone from the P.R. department came up with that bright idea.

Premiere of "Show Boat" at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd, 1936 Premiere of "Show Boat" at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd, 1936

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2 responses to “Premiere of “Show Boat” at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1936”

  1. Louella Rehfield says:

    With the great Paul Robeson – are you familiar with him? Love L&M.

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