Here’s a 1950s scene if ever if ever there was one. We’re looking at Stan’s drive-in restaurant which stood on the northwest corner of Beverly Blvd and La Brea Ave. I wonder if it was as packed as this every night, or was this circa 1952 photo taken on a weekend because it all seems to be going on at Stan’s. I can almost smell the burgers, grilled onions, and fries from here in 2024.
This is roughly how that view looked in May 2024 because, as everyone knows, LA needs more gas stations.
Interesting photo. I wonder what light source was used. Most night photos of this type use existing light with emphasis on contrast. It certainly wasn’t from any streetlight and it’s coming from or near where the camera was. Judging from the reflection off of the trunk of one of the parked cars, this had to be a large movie studio light that would throw enough intensity to illuminate such a large area. I doubt this was some spontaneous shot from the photographer.
Yes, I thought it was rather bright, too. Especially that white car in the front to the right.
I bet the Fried Chicken was really good, too. No Kentucky Fried at that time in LA