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RKO Orpheum Theater, Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, 1931 – “The Flood” plus 8 live acts
The big news at the RKO Orpheum Theater on Broadway in downtown L.A. isn’t that they were running “The Flood” starring Eleanor Boardman and Monte Blue (oddly, it was from Columbia, not RKO) but the fact they were also featuring … Continue reading
Broadway decorated for a Shriner Convention, downtown Los Angeles, 1925
From the look of this photo from 1925, I’m guessing it was a big deal when the Shriners held a convention in town. Or at least they wanted Angelenos to know they were there and parked two stands with camels … Continue reading
“The Woman Disputed” plays to big crowds at the United Artists Theater, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1928
It looks like Norma Talmadge in “The Woman Disputed” really packed them in at the United Artists Theater on Broadway, Los Angeles in 1928. I wonder if they knew—or Norma knew, for that matter—that it would be her final silent … Continue reading
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Los Angeles Theatre marquee, 615 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, 1933
The spectacular Los Angeles Theatre on Broadway had an equally spectacular marquee. This shot was taken in 1933 when tickets cost 25cents for the main floor and 15 cents for the balcony. The double bill was“Night of Terror” and “Forgotten.” … Continue reading
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Crowds gather to see “Frankenstein” at the Orpheum Theatre, downtown Los Angeles, January 1932
In this photo we see curious crowds gathering to see Universal’s seminal horror picture “Frankenstein” which was in it’s “3RD HORRIFYING WEEK” at the Orpheum Theatre, downtown Los Angeles, January 1932. I love how the banner proclaims: “10000 Thrills Frozen … Continue reading
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The Orpheum Theatre, 838 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, the night RKO’s premiere of “Cimarron” – February 6, 1931
These days, the Orpheum Theatre is one of the shining lights of Broadway theaters due to its superb restoration. But back in the day, after it opened on February 15, 1926, as the fourth and final Los Angeles venue for … Continue reading
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The 600 block of Broadway in downtown Los Angeles, circa 1928
I love casual “slice-of-life” photos like these because someone thought to capture a moment of what was a regular old day in (circa) 1928. But to us in 2018 it shows us a bunch of things that are no longer … Continue reading
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Looking north on Broadway from just north of 10th Street (later Olympic Blvd), Christmas, 1930
This shot looking up Broadway in downtown Los Angeles from 10th Street (later Olympic Blvd) is from Christmas 1930. The streetcar and its tracks are gone, but is Texaco is still with us. Nobody needs a “Radio Supply Co” any … Continue reading
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Mary Pickford’s first talkie, “Coquette” plays the United Artists Theatre, Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, 1929
It looks like Mary Pickford’s many fans were eager to see their idol in her first talking picture, “Coquette” (1929) playing at the theater built by United Artists on Broadway in downtown L.A. (It’s still standing and is now part … Continue reading
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Looking north on Broadway from 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles, 1924
Photos taken during the 20s and 30s always show downtown Los Angeles teeming with life: automobiles, streetcars, pedestrians in hats and coats and collars. In this photo, we’re looking north on Broadway from 7th Street, downtown Los Angeles in 1924 … Continue reading