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Looking west along Hollywood Boulevard past the Pantages Theatre toward Vine Street, Hollywood, 1936
In this photo, we’re looking west along Hollywood Blvd toward the famous Vine Street corner. It was taken in 1936, back when you could actually find a place to park on the boulevard, partly because many people were taking the … Continue reading
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20th Century-Fox’s “Cleopatra” plays the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Christmas, 1963
After the obsessive, global coverage that “Cleopatra” received, it’s little wonder that 20th Century-Fox chose a large movie house to run it. The premiere took place on June 19, 1963 so it surprised me to see that it was still … Continue reading
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Los Angeles premiere of “Cleopatra” at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Hollywood Blvd, summer 1963
Between Elizabeth Taylor’s unprecedented million-dollar salary, her affair with co-star Richard Burton, and a runaway budget that virtually sank a movie studio, Angelenos were primed to see what the fuss was all about over “Cleopatra” during the summer of 1963. … Continue reading
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Pantages Theater at the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Argyle Ave, Hollywood, the year it opened, 1930
The Pantages Theater opened on 1930, as part of the Pantages Theatre Circuit, which was a vaudeville circuit. But as the Depression ground on, Alexander Pantages hedged his bets by alternating first-run movies with vaudeville acts. This photo is dated … Continue reading
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31st Academy Awards, Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, April 6, 1959
From what I can count, the 31st Academy Awards in 1959 had over 30 valet parking attendants to take care of the cars of the arriving Tinseltown celebrities. This was a big year…especially for the producers of “Gigi” who won … Continue reading
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The powder room adjoining the Ladies Lounge at the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard
Oh, be still my beating, thudding, singing Art Deco heart! This is the powder room adjoining the Ladies Lounge at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. I don’t know if it was hard to check one’s makeup but this is … Continue reading
Premiere of “The Floradora Girl” at the opening night of the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Boulevard, June 4, 1930
Here’s a bit of Hollywood history in the making. What we’re seeing here is the opening of the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on June 4, 1930. The crowds gathered six bodies deep are there to see “The Floradora Girl,” … Continue reading
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Rear view of the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard during a movie premiere, circa 1930
I wish I could find more information on this photo because it’s my favorite one that I’ve posted in a while. It’s the rear view of the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard during what I assume is a big movie … Continue reading
“Tarnished Lady” playing the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1931
This photo of the Pantages Theater was taken in 1931 when Paramount’s “Tarnished Lady” starting Tallulah Bankhead was playing. Look at that packed marquee. You saw not only the movie, a newsreel, and a Mickey Mouse cartoon, but you were … Continue reading
Premiere of “Show Boat” at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1936
Thank 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 … Continue reading
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