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Hollywood Boulevard from the top of Grauman’s Chinese theater, circa 1935.
On the left, the trees and plants line the front of the Hollywood Hotel at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. On the right is the El Capitan Theatre with a flag advertising “The Show Off” which was a … Continue reading
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Marilyn Monroe’s “The Seven Year Itch” plays Grauman’s Chinese theater in 1955.
Marilyn Monroe’s “The Seven Year Itch” plays Grauman’s Chinese theater in 1955. The covered walkway extending to the sidewalk was portable and often removed when not in use for events or premieres.
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Grauman’s Chinese theater, the year it opened, 1927
This photo of Grauman’s Chinese theater was taken the year it opened, 1927. Considering that was 85 years ago, it’s amazing how little it’s changed. The two palm trees in the forecourt are gone and of course parking out front … Continue reading
“Hell’s Angels” premiere, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, May 24, 1930
Of all the big, splashy movie premieres held at Grauman’s Chinese theater on Hollywood Boulevard, probably the most memorable was the one held there in 1930 for Howard Hughes’ “Hell’s Angels.” Hughes pulled all the stops out, including having model … Continue reading
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MGM’s “The Wizard of Oz” premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, August 15th, 1939
On August 15, 1939, MGM premiered “The Wizard of Oz” at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. They erected bleachers for movie fans to sit on and watch the parade of people (Judy Garland was in New York for the premiere there), and … Continue reading
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Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater for Douglas Fairbanks’ “The Gaucho”, 1927
Nothing says “glamorous Hollywood premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theater” like klieg lights strafing the sky. This photograph was taken in 1927 for the premiere of a Douglas Fairbanks picture, “The Gaucho” which co-starred Lupe Velez, aka “The Mexican Spitfire” (…as … Continue reading
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Movie fans watch the “Hell’s Angels” premiere at Grauman’s Chinese from the roof of the nearby Roosevelt Hotel, May 27, 1930
Film fans stand on the roof of the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel and watch the big Hollywood movie premiere for Howard Hughes’ “Hell Angels” take place across the road at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, on May 27, 1930.
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Grauman’s Chinese Theater in color, 1953
A redcar runs past Grauman’s Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard during the run of “The Robe.” “The Robe” was the second movie made in CinemaScope, but the first to be released (Sept. 16, 1953). (The first film to be made … Continue reading
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Graumans Chinese Theater, Hollywood Blvd, 1929
Grauman’s Chinese theater, Hollywood Blvd. In most photos I’ve seen, the ticket booth was in the middle of the forecourt with a long awning running down the middle. This picture was taken in 1929 when the movie playing there was … Continue reading
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Movie set for “Robin Hood” at Pickford-Fairbanks Studio, 1922
The set for Douglas Fairbanks’ “Robin Hood” (1922) was built at the Pickford-Fairbanks Studio at Santa Monica Blvd & Formosa in Hollywood. This movie was the first one to be given a big, splashy Hollywood premiere at the then-brand new … Continue reading