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Crowds pack the opening of Sid Grauman’s Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, February 1, 1918

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Before Sid Grauman opened his Egyptian Theatre (1922) and his Chinese Theatre (1927) he opened his more prosaically named Grauman’s Theatre at 307 S. Broadway. In this photo, we can see eager fans packing the theater on its February 1, … Continue reading →

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Screenshot of film taken at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre during the premiere of MGM’s “Grand Hotel” on Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, April 29, 1932

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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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Searchlights illuminate the night sky over Grauman’s Chinese Theatre for the premiere of “Giant”, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, October 17, 1956

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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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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

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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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Premiere of 20th Century-Fox’s “In Old Chicago” at the Four Star Theatre, 5112 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1938

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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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Spotlights light up the Carthay Circle Theater during a big Hollywood movie premiere, San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, undated

Posted on August 12, 2023 by

I couldn’t find no details for this striking photo of the Carthay Circle Theater, but in a way the actual specifics aren’t necessary. To my way of thinking, this photo could have been taken at any of the big, splashy … Continue reading →

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Crowds gather in the forecourt for the opening of Sid Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, 6708 Hollywood Blvd, October 18, 1922

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** UPDATE** – Bill G says: It’s a lovely photo, but it’s not the grand opening. For one thing, it didn’t say “Egyptian” above the entrance then, only “Grauman’s.” It’s the 1926 double premiere of Mary Pickford’s Sparrows and The … Continue reading →

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Color photo of the Cinerama Dome decorated for Easter for the premiere of “Mame,” Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, March 27, 1974

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I don’t normally post photos as late as the 1970s, but this one was too cute not to. The movie musical “Mame” starring Lucille Ball had its premiere at the Cinerama Dome on Sunset Blvd on March 27, 1974. (We … Continue reading →

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Ticket to the Los Angeles premiere of Douglas Fairbanks’ “The Thief of Bagdad” at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Thursday July 10th, 1924

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Here’s a ticket to the Los Angeles premiere of Douglas Fairbanks’ “The Thief of Bagdad” at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre on Thursday, July 10th, 1924. $5 in 1924 is roughly the equivalent of $85 today. That’s a lot for a movie! … Continue reading →

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Premiere of “The Gaucho” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, November 4, 1927

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This photo was taken on November 4, 1927 when hundreds of people showed up to witness the premiere of Douglas Fairbanks’ new movie, “The Gaucho,” at Grauman’s Chinese. The theater was so new that this was only the second splashy … Continue reading →

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