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Gala premiere of “Cleopatra” at the Pantages Theater, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, June 19, 1963

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With seemingly endless mountains of publicity and scandal surrounding the studio-bankrupting production of “Cleopatra,” the Los Angeles premiere was guaranteed to attract legions of fans, press, and onlookers when it took place at the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Blvd on … 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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Here we have the second movie premiere held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. (The first was Cecil B. DeMille’s “King of Kings.”) It took place on November 4, 1927, and was for “The Gaucho,” starring Douglas Fairbanks, which helps to explain … Continue reading →

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Crowds await the departure of a special train taking guests to Kansas for the premiere of Warner Bros. “Dodge City”, Los Angeles, circa late March, 1939

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This photo gives us a glimpse into the hoopla that studios sometimes whipped up to promo a new movie. In late March, 1939, Warner Bros. chartered a 16-car train to take 36 members of the press along with the stars … Continue reading →

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Crowds of moviegoers turn out for the “Adventures of Casanova” premiere at the Bruin Theater, 950 Broxton Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, February 17, 1948

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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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Preparations outside the Carthay Circle Theatre for the December 28, 1939 West Coast premiere of “Gone With the Wind” in Los Angeles

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Every now and then I’m asked “If you had a time machine, where would you go?” This photo is exactly my first choice. What we’re looking at here are the preparations for the West Coast premiere of David O. Selznick’s … Continue reading →

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The West Coast premiere of “White Christmas” at the Warner Bros Beverly Hills Theater, Wilshire Blvd, October 27, 1954

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In this photo, we get to be a part of the West Coast premiere of “White Christmas.” It was held on October 27, 1954 at the Warner Bros Beverly Hills Theater on Wilshire Blvd, which is odd because it was … Continue reading →

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The premiere of “The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex,” Warner Bros. Theater, 9404 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, September 27, 1939

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If they ever invent a time machine, I’ll be setting my destination for Hollywood’s greatest year, 1939, and this event is one I’d be trying to finagle my way into: the September 27 premiere of “The Private Lives of Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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The premiere of MGM’s “Queen Christina” starring Greta Garbo at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, February 9, 1934

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This particular night – February  9, 1934 – would have been a big one for Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and MGM as it was a premiere for “Queen Christina” starring Greta Garbo. To the right of the theater behind the movie … Continue reading →

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The premiere of “My Man” at the Warner Bros. Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, circa late 1928

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Where would Hollywood movie premieres be without powerful searchlights needling the night sky? This shot was taken at the premiere of Fanny Brice’s movie debut, “My Man” at the Warners Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. The movie opened during the messy … Continue reading →

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Rainy night premiere for “Teacher’s Pet” at the Paramount Theatre (now the El Capitan), Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, circa March 1958

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With those umbrellas and white raincoats, it looks like Paramount Pictures’ premiere for “Teacher’s Pet” took place on a rainy night of 1958. At the time, the theater was known as the Paramount, but after Disney bought it and restored … Continue reading →

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