Was just there this weekend to see “Assault on Precinct 13” – it’s a huge place but the chairs were comfortable, the sound was good and the audience was involved in the film yet well-behaved.
The New View can be seen very briefly toward the end of the film “The Zodiac Killer” (1971), along with quick shots of the Vogue, Hollywood and Pacific 1-2-3.
What’s the other theatre that can be glimpsed as Spencer Tracy leaves the police department to infiltrate the group as they find out where the money is? Seen even more briefly than the State, it’s across the street from the police department adjacent to the auto dealership.
It’s got to be the World. I went there on Halloween and the layout upstairs was like that of an old theatre. The entrance system has changed a bit – the auditorium is huge and the stage could well have been the old World stage.
It’s a notorious gay cruising spot – as much so as the Palm in San Mateo or (lately) the Tiki in Los Angeles. John Holmes' hand- and footprints are still enshrined in cement out front – something Hustler Hollywood (a sex shop on Sunset which has similar monuments to the porn industry) cannot match!
I know the Tiki (Los Angeles) and the Front Door (Long Beach) – what’s the third one? It’s always a kick to look through Los Angeles Times issues from the 1970s to see all those theatres listed, and a great, fun challenge to drive by the old addresses and see what happened to them!
Go for it! There’s an equal amount of adult theatres in Southern California that came and went so quickly that no one’s chronicled them anywhere. If we don’t remember them – who shall?
Agree with KenRoe 100% as well. There are multiplexes, converted retail spaces and even more outlandish cinema spaces on this here board. Excluding porn theatres would undercut the credibility of CinemaTreasures itself.
Was the Stonewood Mall itself located at Firestone & Lakewood in Downey? That’s the partial address I always had for the Showcase (also known as Showcase Cinemas I & II).
They’ve just uncovered the painted-over Pussycat Girl above their marquee – it makes the whole building stand out now. Someone at the front desk also indicated there would be renovations in future.
Hey, Ken – is there going to be some kind of Cinema Treasures meet-up at some point when you do visit? Southern California’s a lot more clement than England this time of year!
Bah. The comment about your memory was not meant as a derogatory one. The addresses of both theatres were given as Crenshaw / Pacific Coast Highway – you’re more likely to find gas stations opposite each other on street corners than theatres. I miss the Parasol, too!
Was just there this weekend to see “Assault on Precinct 13” – it’s a huge place but the chairs were comfortable, the sound was good and the audience was involved in the film yet well-behaved.
The lobby, bathrooms, marquee and auditorium of this theatre can be seen in the opening scenes of “He Knows You’re Alone” (1980).
Currently showing films.
A photograph of this theatre can be found here: http://www.yesterdayla.com/Graphics/lakewood2.jpg
There’s a really nice photograph of this theatre here: View link
There’s a nice photograph of the Beverly here: http://www.yesterdayla.com/Graphics/beverly2.jpg
The New View can be seen very briefly toward the end of the film “The Zodiac Killer” (1971), along with quick shots of the Vogue, Hollywood and Pacific 1-2-3.
What’s the other theatre that can be glimpsed as Spencer Tracy leaves the police department to infiltrate the group as they find out where the money is? Seen even more briefly than the State, it’s across the street from the police department adjacent to the auto dealership.
Also known as the Edwards Town Center 10, this theatre was located
at 24435 Town Center Drive (Magic Mountain & McBean Parkway), Valencia, CA 91355.
It’s got to be the World. I went there on Halloween and the layout upstairs was like that of an old theatre. The entrance system has changed a bit – the auditorium is huge and the stage could well have been the old World stage.
Either/Or is long, long gone. Re/Style Two is now occupying the space. That was a great bookstore, though.
M.C. Chotiner of Chotiner’s Ravenna?
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Initially a silent theatre, it was in business at least since 1935. The Los Angeles Times listed it in 1973 as showing gay male porn as well.
It’s a notorious gay cruising spot – as much so as the Palm in San Mateo or (lately) the Tiki in Los Angeles. John Holmes' hand- and footprints are still enshrined in cement out front – something Hustler Hollywood (a sex shop on Sunset which has similar monuments to the porn industry) cannot match!
I know the Tiki (Los Angeles) and the Front Door (Long Beach) – what’s the third one? It’s always a kick to look through Los Angeles Times issues from the 1970s to see all those theatres listed, and a great, fun challenge to drive by the old addresses and see what happened to them!
Go for it! There’s an equal amount of adult theatres in Southern California that came and went so quickly that no one’s chronicled them anywhere. If we don’t remember them – who shall?
I think it was a zoning thing – they indicated that the signage wouldn’t change. Maybe they fibbed?
Agree with KenRoe 100% as well. There are multiplexes, converted retail spaces and even more outlandish cinema spaces on this here board. Excluding porn theatres would undercut the credibility of CinemaTreasures itself.
Was the Stonewood Mall itself located at Firestone & Lakewood in Downey? That’s the partial address I always had for the Showcase (also known as Showcase Cinemas I & II).
Oh, and View link
There’s a Ray Harryhausen tribute here on January 16, 2005.
They’ve just uncovered the painted-over Pussycat Girl above their marquee – it makes the whole building stand out now. Someone at the front desk also indicated there would be renovations in future.
Hey, Ken – is there going to be some kind of Cinema Treasures meet-up at some point when you do visit? Southern California’s a lot more clement than England this time of year!
Bah. The comment about your memory was not meant as a derogatory one. The addresses of both theatres were given as Crenshaw / Pacific Coast Highway – you’re more likely to find gas stations opposite each other on street corners than theatres. I miss the Parasol, too!
Ruben’s Garment Cutting currently resides at 3817 Whittier Boulevard.