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Crowds pack the opening of Sid Grauman’s Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, February 1, 1918
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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Tagged Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, Million Dollar Theater, Movie Premiere, Movie Stars, Theaters
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Aerial photograph of Studio Drive In Theater, 5250 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, 1961
By the time this aerial photograph of Studio Drive-in Theater (open from 1948 to 1993) at 5250 Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City was taken in 1961, a lot of the land had been developed so the triangular site carved out … Continue reading
Leimert Theatre under construction, 3341 W 43rd Place, Los Angeles, 1931
This photo harkens back to the days when developers built theaters with soaring tower designed to catch the attention of moviegoers. They also added variety and verticality to an otherwise horizontally minded cityscape. This theater under construction is the Leimert … Continue reading
Night shot looking up Broadway past the Rialto Theatre at 812 S Broadway, downtown Los Angeles, 1930
Night shots like this one are taken with a slow shutter speed, so it makes the lights seem brighter than they actually were. Even so, it does make for a gloriously atmospheric shot, doesn’t it? We’re looking up Broadway past … Continue reading
My first visit to downtown Los Angeles since 2019 on November 4, 2023
I usually post vintage photos of Los Angeles on my social media, so this one is a little different. Recently, I was invited to participate in a panel of indie-publishing authors at the LA Central Library in downtown Los Angeles. … Continue reading
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Tagged Biltmore Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, Stores and Shopping, Theaters
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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
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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Tagged Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Movie Premiere, Theaters, Warner Bros.
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Sioux Indians who appeared in “The Iron Horse” pose for publicity shots with a locomotive in the forecourt of the Egyptian Theater, Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 1925
Real-life Native Americans aren’t what you expect to see when encountering publicity for a new Hollywood movie. However, it was a whole different story back when this photo was taken in 1925. These Sioux Indians appeared in “The Iron Horse” … Continue reading
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
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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Tagged Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, MGM, Movie Premiere, Night photo, Stores and Shopping, Theaters
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Premiere of 20th Century-Fox’s “In Old Chicago” at the Four Star Theatre, 5112 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, 1938
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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Tagged Fox Theater, Movie Premiere, Night photo, Theaters, Wilshire Blvd
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Looking east along Hollywood Blvd from McCadden Place toward the Pig’N Whistle and Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, 1951
In this photo, we’re looking east along a surprisingly quiet Hollywood Blvd from McCadden Place. Past the Citizen’s National Trust & Savings Bank building, we can see the Pig’N Whistle Café, Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre with its towering curved sign. What … Continue reading
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Tagged Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood Blvd, Restaurants, Theaters, Trains and Railways
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