Box office of Sid Grauman’s Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Boulevard, 1951
Here’s the sort of slice-of-life-in-Hollywood photo that I love coming across. Taken in 1951, it’s at the box office of the Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard. I think one of two scenarios were captured here: either the woman on the right can’t decide whether or not to buy a ticket and the one on the left is thinking, “Jeez, lady, make up your mind already.” Or the one on the left told her friend to come visit her after the 8 o’clock session goes in because after that she’s bored to death.
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Just another fascinating Hollywood moment in time for which your website is famous. Thanks, Martin. Your site is THE source of endless anachronistic entertainment.
Thank you, Rich! I thank you for saying that. I’m always glad to know that my daily musings reach appreciative eyes.
I think they are both theater workers. The one may be an usherette who is in between duties. They have similar tops with wide cuffs and puffy shoulders. The one outside is wearing what appears to be soft flat shoes for being on her feet for hours on end, not really dressy shoes for going out on the town. And maybe they’re talking about the little box in the living rooms that are going to become a problem?
Good catch. You’re likely correct.