I always enjoy seeing a photo of a Hollywood movie premiere, especially if it’s in color. This one was taken looking west along Hollywood Blvd from around Cahuenga Blvd. On October 21, 1961, Universal Studios held the premiere for their new movie, “Back Street” starring Susan Hayward and John Gavin at the Warner Bros. Theater. Those searchlights were powerful enough reach deep into the night sky – you wouldn’t want to accidentally stare into one!

The building that the Warner Bros. Theatre is in still stands, but the theater itself has been closed for decades. On the plus side, there are now shade trees. This image is from June 2024.