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Premiere of “The Robe” at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood Blvd, September 24, 1953
The premiere of Twentieth Century-Fox’s “The Robe” at Grauman’s Chinese Theater was a big deal because it was the first CinemaScope movie to be released. In fact, Grauman’s had to be closed down for two days so that the theater … Continue reading
Los Angeles premiere of “Cleopatra” at the Hollywood Pantages Theater on Hollywood Blvd, summer 1963
Between Elizabeth Taylor’s unprecedented million-dollar salary, her affair with co-star Richard Burton, and a runaway budget that virtually sank a movie studio, Angelenos were primed to see what the fuss was all about over “Cleopatra” during the summer of 1963. … Continue reading
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20th Century-Fox premieres “In Old Chicago” at the 4 Star Theater, 5112 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1938
Like all movie studios did with their A-list pictures starring their A-list talent, Twentieth Century-Fox pulled out all the stops for In Old Chicago starring Tyrone Power, Alice Faye and (according to the marquee) a cast of thousands. At the … Continue reading
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The Orpheum Theatre, 838 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, the night RKO’s premiere of “Cimarron” – February 6, 1931
These days, the Orpheum Theatre is one of the shining lights of Broadway theaters due to its superb restoration. But back in the day, after it opened on February 15, 1926, as the fourth and final Los Angeles venue for … Continue reading
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Movie premiere at Carthay Circle Theater, Los Angeles, 1931
This spectacular shot of the Carthay Circle Theatre was taken during a movie premiere in 1931. I don’t know which film was being unveiled that night but the P.R. department went to a lot of trouble creating a tunnel of … Continue reading
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“Duel in the Sun” premiere at the Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Blvd, December 31, 1946
From what I’ve read, I’d say that everybody involved in the production of “Duel in the Sun” would have been very relieved to be at the movie’s premiere at the Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Boulevard on December 31, 1946. Producer David … Continue reading
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The premiere of MGM’s “The Women” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, July 31, 1939
When I finally climb into that long-wished-for time travel machine, I suspect that this night might be on my list of destinations. This is the premiere of MGM’s The Women at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The date was … Continue reading
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Premiere of Twentieth Century-Fox’s “Wee Willie Winkie” at the Fox Carthay Circle Theatre, Los Angeles, June 23, 1937
With its dramatically lit and cinematic tower, the Fox Carthay Circle Theater lent itself to photogenic Hollywood premieres. This one was taken on June 23, 1937, at the premiere of “Wee Willie Winkie,” starring Shirley Temple. It’s kind of crazy … Continue reading
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“Lawrence of Arabia” premiere at the Stanley-Warner Theatre, 9404 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 1962
From the light reflected on a wet Wilshire Boulevard, I’d say the “Lawrence of Arabia” premiere at the Stanley-Warner Theatre (formerly the Warner Beverly Hills Theatre) took place on a rainy day in 1962. Still, that movie was an event … Continue reading
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Opening night of the Fox Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, September 19, 1930
As with so many of the great cinema palaces of the 1930s, the opening of the Fox Wilshire Theater at 8440 Wilshire Boulevard was a big deal, with the obligatory Hollywood searchlights raking the night sky and crowds of movie … Continue reading
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