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Day and night views of Gibson Inc. tailor and shoe store, 6329 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, circa 1930s
Here are two shots I’ve stitched together of the same store. Gibson Inc. was a tailor and shoe store at 6329 Hollywood Blvd, which put it around the corner from the Knickerbocker Hotel. I don’t have a date on either … Continue reading
Screenshot of film taken at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre during the premiere of MGM’s “Grand Hotel” on Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, April 29, 1932
This isn’t a photograph but a screenshot I took while watching restored footage taken during the premiere of MGM’s “Grand Hotel” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on the night of April 29, 1932. The 8-minute video is worth watching as you … Continue reading
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Night shot of Rexall Lee Drugs drugstore on the southwest corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave, Hollywood (undated)
The southwest corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave in Hollywood has been home to many things over the years. When this photo was taken (I don’t know the date, but from the style of the photography—this is probably from … Continue reading
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Royal Room jazz venue at the southwest corner of Hollywood Blvd and Las Palmas Ave as seen in the movie “Anna Lucasta” (1958)
This image is a screen shot from a 1958 movie, “Anna Lucasta.” At one point, Eartha goes to Royal Room, which was a jazz joint that stood at the southwest corner of Hollywood Blvd and Las Palmas Ave. The image … Continue reading
Searchlights illuminate the night sky over Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for the premiere of “Giant”, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, October 17, 1956
This is a photo I took of a photo I saw during a recent visit to the Academy Museum. It was taken during the premiere of “Giant” that took place at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on October 17, 1956. I love … Continue reading
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Sioux Indians who appeared in “The Iron Horse” pose for publicity shots with a locomotive in the forecourt of the Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 1925
Real-life Native Americans aren’t what you expect to see when encountering publicity for a new Hollywood movie. However, it was a whole different story back when this photo was taken in 1925. These Sioux Indians appeared in “The Iron Horse” … Continue reading
Movie fans gather on bleachers in front of the Pig’N Whistle Café next to the Egyptian Theatre for the premiere of MGM’s “Cass Timberlane,” Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, January 1948
Most photos of Hollywood premieres focus on the entrance, the stars, and the lights, which is understandable. But I love this photo because it highlights those movie fans who would sit in bleachers set up by the studios so they … Continue reading
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Looking east along Hollywood Blvd from McCadden Place toward the Pig’N Whistle and Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, 1951
In this photo, we’re looking east along a surprisingly quiet Hollywood Blvd from McCadden Place. Past the Citizen’s National Trust & Savings Bank building, we can see the Pig’N Whistle Café, Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre with its towering curved sign. What … Continue reading
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Tagged Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Restaurants, Theaters, Trains and Railways
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Color night shot of “The Fugitive Kind” preview at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 1960
It’s hard to find a more Hollywood shot than this color one of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre lit up in all its neon glory. “The Fugitive Kind” starring Marlon Brando enjoyed a seven-week run at the Chinese in May and June … Continue reading
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Aerial shot of the Taft building at the corner of Hollywood and Vine, Hollywood, 1926
I wish this photo were bigger so that we could see more detail, but when a photo was taken nearly 100 years ago, we have to take what we can get. This 1926 aerial was shot taken looking southeast across … Continue reading
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