One of six theaters in Beverly Hills (at the peak of theater-going), the Beverly Theatre at 206 N. Beverly Dr. was arguably the most memorable with its striking onion dome. Opening in 1925, it featured an elaborate exotic Chinese design, but like most theaters, over the years it underwent renovations and name changes. By the time this photo was taken, when “Shane” was playing there in 1953, it had an Art Deco theme and was known as the Fox Beverly. In 1974, MGM held the world premiere of “That’s Entertainment” there, 3 years before the place shut down.
There is no trace of the the theater exists anymore. That land is now home to The Maybourne Hotel, formerly the Montage. This image is from March 2021.
It’s actually a bit puzzling because the marq. indicates a Burt Lacaster film is playing? I wonder what is says right under SHANE. From the heighth, this one must have had a balcony section, but what possible use could the dome have been for…popcorn overflow?