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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
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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Tagged Movie Premiere, Movie Stars, Night photo, Trains and Railways, Warner Bros.
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Lou Reed Chrysler/Plymouth Dealership, 1200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, July 23, 1955
It’s hard to see the name “Lou Reed” and not start singing “Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side…” But that song didn’t come along until 1972, so the person who took this photo on July 23, 1955 … Continue reading
Night shot of the entrance to Wonderland, 315 S. Main St, downtown Los Angeles, 1912
I love this wonderfully atmospheric nighttime shot from 1912 of the entrance to a place called Wonderland, at 315 S. Main in downtown Los Angeles. Opening on February 4, 1908, it was a combination moving picture theater, music hall, waxworks, … Continue reading
Crowds of moviegoers turn out for the “Adventures of Casanova” premiere at the Bruin Theater, 950 Broxton Ave, Westwood, Los Angeles, February 17, 1948
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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Tagged Fox Theater, Movie Premiere, Night photo, Theaters, Westwood
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Night photo of the Union Pacific railroad ticket office, 144 Pine Ave, Long Beach, California, circa 1939
I do love coming across a striking night photo, and this one is a prime example. This one is of a Union Pacific railroad ticket office sandwiched between a Florsheim shoe store and a drug store. It was at 144 … Continue reading
A crowd of up to 25,000 people jam the Hollywood and Vine intersection for the unveiling of Trans-Lux Flashcast news ribbon on the Taft Building, Hollywood, August 6, 1946
When I first saw this photo taken outside the Melody Lane restaurant on the Hollywood and Vine intersection, I assumed it was taken on V-J Day, celebrating the end of WWII. But then I saw the bleachers set up with … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollywood, Hollywood and Vine, Hollywood Blvd, Night photo, Radio
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Olympic Drive-in entrance, 12109 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, 1951
This photo proves that shadow can be as necessary as light to create a striking image. This one was taken at the entrance to the Olympic Drive-in which stood at 12109 W. Olympic Blvd. I love how the lights reflect … Continue reading
Looking west along Hollywood Boulevard as Santa Claus Lane from Cahuenga Blvd, Hollywood, Christmas 1928
In this rather atmospheric photo, we’re looking west along Hollywood Boulevard from Cahuenga Blvd in 1928. From the electric Christmas trees lining the street, we know it’s Christmastime when the boulevard was known as “Santa Claus Lane.” We can see … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Movie Stars, Night photo, Theaters, Warner Bros.
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Night shot of Tiny Naylors drive-in restaurant at the northwest corner of Sunset Blvd and La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, 1949
There’s just something about night shots with all those shadows, especially at drive-in restaurants where the bright lights bounce off the polished paint jobs on the cars. Tiny Naylors was a very popular place that stood at the northwest corner … Continue reading
Night view of the Warner Bros Theatre, 9404 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 1931
One of my favorite theaters in Los Angeles is the Warner Bros Theatre that stood at 9404 Wilshire Blvd at Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, from 1931 to the late 1980s. I especially love the tower that soared into the … Continue reading