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Looking east along Wilshire Blvd past the Warner Bros Theater, during a parade through Beverly Hills, circa mid 1930s
One of Warner Bros.’ flagship theaters was the one that stood at 9404 Wilshire Blvd at Canon Dr. in Beverly Hills. This photo is looking east along Wilshire sometime around the mid 1930s when a parade was in progress. Or … Continue reading
Premiere of “The Gaucho” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, November 4, 1927
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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Color photo of the Janss Dome Building at Westwood Blvd and Broxton Ave, Westwood Village, Los Angeles, 1957
In this glorious 1957 color photo, we’re looking at the Janss Dome Building where Westwood Blvd meets Broxton Ave in Westwood Village near UCLA. The building was the first one built in Westwood Village and served as the headquarters for … Continue reading
Paramount’s “The Girl at Home” plays the Palace Theater, 30 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California, 1917
There’s something awfully special about theaters blazing with light at night, especially the older ones. This theater was called the Palace and it stood at 30 Pine Avenue in Long Beach. Paramount’s “The Girl at Home” starring Vivien Martin was … Continue reading
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Color photo looking west along Hollywood Blvd from around Vine St, Hollywood, December 1954
Now that it’s December, I think it’s time for a Christmas photo. This one was taken during the holiday season of 1954 by a photographer looking west along Hollywood Blvd just west of Vine Street. Those huge metallic Christmas trees … Continue reading
Color photo looking east along Sunset Blvd to the Cinerama Dome theater, Hollywood, 1965
These days, the Cinerama Dome is crowded in on three side with developments of all types, so it’s a little strange to see it out there on its own during its early days. It opened in 1963 and this photo … Continue reading
Night shot of United Artists Theatre, 606 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, California, circa 1931
To my mind, at least, there’s always something rather mesmerizing about a photo of a well-lit theater at night. It’s not just about the lights, but the shadows they create. It gives the image a sense of texture. This is … Continue reading
The Pantages Theatre (later Warner Bros.) at the corner of Hill and 7th Streets, downtown Los Angeles, 1926
Until I came across this photo, I had always thought (well, assumed) that the grand theater on the corner of Hill and 7th Streets in downtown Los Angeles had always belonged to Warner Bros. So I was surprised to learn … Continue reading
Interior view of the Hollywood Pacific Theatre, 6433 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
I’ve lived in Los Angeles since the mid-1990s and during that whole time, the Hollywood Pacific Theatre at 6433 Hollywood Blvd has been closed down and boarded up. I’ve never even seen the lobby, let alone the auditorium. So coming … Continue reading
Looking south down Broadway at the Tower Theater on 8th St, downtown Los Angeles, circa 1928
In this photo, we’re looking south down Broadway in downtown LA, with the aptly named Tower Theater at 8th Street on the left. This photo is circa 1928, which means it had only been open for a year or so. … Continue reading