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Premiere of 20th Century-Fox’s “In Old Chicago” at the Four Star Theatre, 5112 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1938
In 1938, 20th Century-Fox released “In Old Chicago” starring three of their biggest stars: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, and Don Ameche, so naturally they gave it a big, splashy premiere. For this one, they chose the Four Star Theatre at … Continue reading
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Looking north on Glendon Ave toward Lindbrook Dr., Westwood, Los Angeles, 1934
In this wide shot from 1934, we’re looking north on Glendon Ave toward Lindbrook Dr. in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, close to UCLA. With their soaring towers, those gas stations—Richfield and 76—really want motorists to notice them. We … Continue reading
Color photo of the Janss Dome Building at Westwood Blvd and Broxton Ave, Westwood Village, Los Angeles, 1957
In this glorious 1957 color photo, we’re looking at the Janss Dome Building where Westwood Blvd meets Broxton Ave in Westwood Village near UCLA. The building was the first one built in Westwood Village and served as the headquarters for … Continue reading
Crowds of moviegoers turn out for the “Adventures of Casanova” premiere at the Bruin Theater, 950 Broxton Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, February 17, 1948
The February 17, 1948 premiere of “Adventures of Casanova” at the Bruin Theater in Westwood attracted a huge crowd of movie fans, which is surprising because it wasn’t released by a major studio, nor did it boast any big stars. … Continue reading
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Panoramic view looking east of the Fox Theatre at 961 Broxton Ave, Westwood Village, Los Angeles, 1933
Built in 1931, it didn’t take long for the Fox Theatre in Westwood to become a prominent fixture on the movie-going landscape of Los Angeles as one of the preferred places where Hollywood studios liked to hold their splashy premieres. … Continue reading
Aerial view of Westwood Village, Los Angeles as seen from a blimp, 1936
In this stunning aerial view, we can get a bird’s eye view of what Westwood Village looked like in 1936. There’s as much empty land as there is development. In the upper left, we can see the iconic Fox Theater, … Continue reading
Westwood Village, Los Angeles, mid-to-late 1930s.
Being so close to UCLA, these days Westwood Village is a teeming hive of activity, morning, noon and night. Back when this photo was taken (circa mid-to-late 1930s) it was more low-key and unrushed township. However, the two main buildings … Continue reading
Looking northward across Wilshire Blvd into Westwood Village, circa 1956
Here’s a picture of 1950s Southern Californian prosperity if ever I saw one. We’re looking northward across Wilshire Boulevard into Westwood Village, circa 1956. I wonder what was playing at the Fox theatre—probably “The Ten Commandments, Giant, or The King … Continue reading
Westwood Village in color, circa late 1940s
This is a rare color photo of Westwood Village sometime in probably the late 1940s. I love the striking color of the yellow dome to the right of the Fox Westwood Theater. I’m no expert on cars, but I’m told … Continue reading