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Hollywood Caravan to Spain parked outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater, 1937
An ambulance was donated by the American movie industry to the Spanish government in Los Angeles, on Sept. 18, 1937. The Hollywood Caravan to Spain first toured the U.S. to raise funds to “help the defenders of Spanish democracy” in … Continue reading
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” premiere at Grauman’s Chinese theater on Hollywood Boulevard, March 1, 1945.
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” gets it’s big, shiny, sparkly premiere at at Grauman’s Chinese theater on Hollywood Boulevard on March 1, 1945. From the shininess of the road, it looks like a bit of a wet night—I hope the … Continue reading
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Hollywood Blvd from the air: Garden Court Apartments, Roosevelt Hotel, Grauman’s Chinese theater, late 1940s
This photo is actually a screen shot from a youtube I recently came across. The photo shows the Garden Court Apartments on the left (at one time, the classiest residential joint in Hollywood), the Roosevelt Hotel in the middle, and … Continue reading
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Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1927
Grauman’s Chinese theater on what looks like a not very busy Hollywood Boulevard back in 1927. Looks like you could even ride your bike along the street and not get knocked down every five yards. And if you were in … Continue reading
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Sepia-toned night shot of a deserted Hollywood Boulevard outside Grauman’s Chinese theater, 1939
I really like this sepia-toned night shot of a deserted Hollywood Boulevard outside Grauman’s Chinese theater in 1939. That advertising strung across the boulevard – it says “SHEARER – GABLE” is for the 1939 movie Idiot’s Delight. I love how … Continue reading
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El Capitan theater on Hollywood Boulevard being built in 1926.
A rare photo of the El Capitan theater on Hollywood Boulevard (opposite what was then the Hollywood Hotel and is now the Hollywood and Highland mall) being built in 1926. It opened on May 3, 1926, billed as “Hollywood’s First … Continue reading
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An empty Hollywood Boulevard in 1957
Hollywood Boulevard with the Roosevelt Hotel and Grauman’s Chinese theater in 1957. Makes you wonder if this was taken on a Sunday morning . . . or was it just a slow traffic day? Oh and check out all that … Continue reading
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Grauman’s Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Hotel on Hollywood Blvd, early 1950s
A twofer! Grauman’s Chinese theater AND the Hollywood Hotel IN color! My guess is that this was taken early-to-mid 1950s as the hotel fell under the wrecking ball in 1956.
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Usherettes posing in the projection room of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, circa 1927
Usherettes posing in the projection room of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, circa 1927.” It made me realize that I’d never seen Grauman’s usherettes in uniform before. They really made them wear those get-ups???
Hollywood Boulevard in the late 1940s
Hollywood Boulevard in the late 1940s after the Hillcrest Motor Company vacated the building on the left and an appliance store called Electra City moved in. Electra City sold all types of appliances.
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