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Premiere of Twentieth Century-Fox’s “Wee Willie Winkie” at the Fox Carthay Circle Theatre, Los Angeles, June 23, 1937

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

With its dramatically lit and cinematic tower, the Fox Carthay Circle Theater lent itself to photogenic Hollywood premieres. This one was taken on June 23, 1937, at the premiere of “Wee Willie Winkie,” starring Shirley Temple. It’s kind of crazy … Continue reading →

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View looking northeast across Los Angeles from top of Carthay Circle Theatre on San Vicente Blvd, circa 1929

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

In all the years I’ve been researching Los Angeles history, I’ve come across tons of photos of the Carthay Circle Theatre, which opened in 1926. But this is the first time I’ve seen a photo taken FROM the theater’s majestic … Continue reading →

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Aerial view looking west showing the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, 1922

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

In this aerial view of empty land is from 1922. We’re looking at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard — Wilshire is the one with the line of trees and San Vicente runs diagonally. (By the way, … Continue reading →

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Exterior view of the Carthay Circle Theater as seen from across San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, 1927

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

I’ll never get sick of finding photos of the Carthay Circle Theatre that I’ve never seen before. I especially love this one from 1927 (a year after the theater opened) because we get to see the building itself. Many photos … Continue reading →

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Fox Carthay Circle Theatre, Los Angeles, 1941

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

Although Grauman’s Chinese Theatre got the lion’s share of glamorous Hollywood movie premieres, it’s hard to beat the Fox Carthay Circle Theatre for spectacular photos like this one taken in 1941. That soaring tower with the beacon on top, those … Continue reading →

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Carthay Circle Theatre at the premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” – December 21, 1937

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

This photo of the Carthay Circle Theatre was taken on December 21, 1937 at the world premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (aka “Disney’s Folly” because everyone thought Walt was mad for making a feature-length cartoon.) In the … Continue reading →

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Fans gather outside the Carthay Circle Theater for the premiere of “The Life of Emile Zola” – Sept. 9, 1937

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

I’ve always thought that the Carthay Circle Theater gave Grauman’s a run for its money in the Glamorous Hollywood Premiere race. It’s pretty hard to beat that spectacular tower that soared over the movie fans gathered to witness the parade … Continue reading →

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1936 premiere of “Lloyds of London” at the Carthay Circle Theater

Posted on February 11, 2017 by

Twentieth Century-Fox really turned on the works for the premiere of “Lloyds of London” by holding it at one of the most popular theaters in LA, the Carthay Circle, which was always able to endow the night with enormous glamour. … Continue reading →

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Fox Carthay Circle Theater lit up with searchlights for a movie premiere.

Posted on January 7, 2017 by

Looks like it’s another big night at the Fox Carthay Circle Theater. You know the drill: follow the searchlights (I count nine) to find the pot of golden celebrities at the end.

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Carthay Circle Theater during a movie premiere, Los Angeles

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

Of all the movie houses in Los Angeles, it seems to me that the Carthay Circle Theater was almost built with a movie premiere in mind. With its striking white tower and huge neon sign, both of them lit to … Continue reading →

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