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Looking west along Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills toward the Warner Bros Theatre, 1937
If a time machine were to drop me in L.A. some time in the 1930s, I wouldn’t be unhappy if this is where it plopped me. The year is 1937, so the worst of the Depression is behind us, and … Continue reading
The evolution of Warner Bros logo.
The evolution of Warner Bros logo. Fortunately, in 1984 they came to their senses and reinstated the shield.
Premiere of Warner Bros’ “All This and Heaven Too” at Carthay Circle Theatre, July 1940
I think we’ve all seen plenty of shots taken at Hollywood movie premieres, but rarely have I seen one with such dramatic lighting. This was taken at the Carthay Circle Theatre for the premiere of “All This And Heaven Too” … Continue reading
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Warner Bros. studio head Jack Warner’s address book
This is just two pages of Jack Warner’s address book in which we can see: Cecil B. DeMille William Dieterle (director of “The Life of Emile Zola” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”) Mercedes De Acosta (writer and close friend … Continue reading
Warner Bros.’ wardrobe department actress figure forms, 1941
I love behind-the-scene shots like this one from Warner Bros.’ wardrobe department in 1941. These are the figure forms used to make costumes for for Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland , Merle Oberon, Mary Astor, May Robson and others.
Filming Warner Bros’ “This Is the Army” in 1943
I’m getting a headache just thinking about the logistics of filming this scene from This Is the Army (1943). But it was worth the effort – that movie was Warner Bros’ most popular movie that year, even beating Casablanca.
The foyer to Jack Warner’s home, Angelo Drive, Beverly Hills
Now, this is a house that must have seen a parade of famous faces in its day. This is the foyer of the home of movie mogul, Jack Warner, on Angelo Drive in Beverly Hills. However, given the way Warner … Continue reading
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The Warner Brothers Western Theater (later the Wiltern), corner Wilshire and Western, Los Angeles, 1932
The Wiltern Theater is a well-known palace of Art Deco-ness on the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Western Ave. It opened in 1931 but wasn’t originally called the Wiltern. It opened its doors as the “Warner Brothers Western Theater” – … Continue reading
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Warner Bros. Theater, 9404 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, early 1930s to late 1980s
This is the Warner Bros. Theater, which stood on Wilshire Blvd at Canon Drive in Beverly Hills. That soaring tower with the art-deco-ish buttresses (is that what you’d call them?) must have really stood out in the day. The theater … Continue reading
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