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Set for “Thief of Bagdad” (1923) corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Formosa Ave, Hollywood.
I’ve seen photos before of the amazing set for Douglas Fairbanks’ “Thief of Bagdad” (1923), but this aerial shot shows us how impressive it truly must have been, especially as most of the surrounding land back then was empty, so … Continue reading
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The United Artists theater on Broadway in downtown L.A. during the run of Mary Pickford’s “Coquette” in 1929.
The United Artists theater on Broadway in downtown L.A. during the run of Mary Pickford’s “Coquette” in 1929. This building is still around and recently reopened as a hotel called the Ace Hotel Los Angeles, which features a completely renovated … Continue reading
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The United Artists theater on Broadway in downtown L.A., 1927
This is where United Artists (Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, and DW Griffin) premiered their pictures. This photo was taken in 1927 when the theater opened with “My Best Girl” starring Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers. The theater … Continue reading
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United Artists Theater in Pasadena plays a Lionel Barrymore picture called “The Yellow Ticket” in 1931
The 1920s and 30s was a time when they really knew how to build gorgeous movie theaters. This is the United Artists Theater in Pasadena, pictured here in 1931 when a Lionel Barrymore picture called “The Yellow Ticket” was playing. … Continue reading