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DavidT commented about Warner Hollywood Theatre exterior on Jul 4, 2021 at 7:04 pm

Hollywood Premiere - August 12, 1942

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DavidT commented about Warrens Theatre on Apr 29, 2015 at 6:50 pm

Here is a link to a view of the Warner Brothers Downtown Theater – seen from the Hill Street side in 1931. www.guidodeiro.com/vitaphone.html

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DavidT commented about Alex Theatre on Jun 3, 2013 at 7:09 am

Here is a very interesting (and lengthy) video on the history of the Alex Theater.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyEFu4wd-qo

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DavidT commented about Warrens Theatre on Dec 28, 2012 at 1:44 pm

Yes indeed, that is the interior of the Warner Brothers Downtown theater in the opening scenes on 1968’s “Funny Girl”. While Barbra Streisand is sitting alone in an orchestra seat, shots are taken from the stage looking out and from an upper balcony looking down. Also, in the 1933 film “Lady Killer”, James Cagney briefly plays a Warner Bros theater usher. There is a short sequence shot on the roof of the Warner Brothers Downtown theater (usher inspection). Also a quick view of the marquee – even though it says “Strand” -it is clearly the Warner Brothers Downtown in all its blazing glory

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DavidT commented about Tower Theatre on Apr 3, 2011 at 3:36 pm

Mar/Apr 2011, interior seen in a Nikon commercial. Looks like a latin night club.

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DavidT commented about Orpheum Theatre on Nov 3, 2009 at 7:10 am

Yes, that is the Orpheum Theater in all those AARP Medicare
Supplement Card commercials seen on TV nowadays.

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DavidT commented about Joy Theatre on Sep 12, 2009 at 6:58 pm

Clinton was used as a location for the 1958 movie “The Long Hot Summer” and the Joy Theater can be seen in the background in one of the early scenes around the town square.

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DavidT commented about Vogue Theater on Jun 28, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Here is a 1940’s photo of the Vogue Theater. A link to Cinematour:
www.cinematour.com/tour/us/16129.html

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DavidT commented about Alex Theatre on Apr 30, 2005 at 8:56 pm

1937 view of the Alex (then Alexander) stage. LAPL collection.
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014445.jpg

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DavidT commented about California Theatre on Apr 30, 2005 at 8:52 pm

1937 Christmastime view of Brand Blvd, Glendale. The California Theater can be seen at the right. LAPL collection.
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics25/00047169.jpg

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DavidT commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb 4, 2004 at 8:11 pm

Click to see a couple photo’s of the large electric sign mentioned above, spanning the forecourt.
1956 – http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014606.jpg
1953 – http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014683.jpg

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DavidT commented about Warner Beverly Hills Theatre on Dec 23, 2003 at 2:16 pm

To see an early exterior view of the Warner Bros Beverly Hills Theater, complete with tower (LAPL collection) go here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014435.jpg
To see a 1931 view of the Warner Bros Beverly Hills Theater auditorium (LAPL collection) go here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014431.jpg

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DavidT commented about Academy Cinemas on Nov 29, 2003 at 6:18 pm

Artist’s sketch of the Academy Theater after the 1957 remodel (LAPL collection)
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics49/00044361.jpg

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DavidT commented about Rialto Theatre on Nov 26, 2003 at 12:00 pm

To see a 1972 view (LAPL Collection) of the Rialto marquee click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015437.jpg

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DavidT commented about Orpheum Theatre on Nov 24, 2003 at 7:48 pm

In 1949 Los Angeles' Broadway was ablaze with flashing neon and no Broadway theater had a flashier marquee than the Orpheum.
To see a night time view of the fantastic Orpheum Theater marquee click here:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036873.jpg

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DavidT commented about Liberty 3 Cinemas on Nov 24, 2003 at 7:30 pm

To see a 1945 exterior view of the Fox Alcazar click here:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics35/00037279.jpg

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DavidT commented about Star Theatre on Nov 24, 2003 at 7:14 pm

To see a 1988 photo of the Star Theater exterior click here:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics43/00041296.jpg

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DavidT commented about Fox Uptown Theatre on Nov 24, 2003 at 9:23 am

To see a 1952 view of the Fox Uptown’s marquee click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015499.jpg
To see three 1942 views of the Fox Uptown interior click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015490.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015492.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015488.jpg

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DavidT commented about Wiltern Theatre on Nov 24, 2003 at 9:08 am

To see a 1931 exterior view (grand opening) of the Warner Bros Western click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015653.jpg
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015655.jpg
To see a 1931 interior view of the Warner Bros Western click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015656.jpg

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DavidT commented about Tower Theatre on Nov 23, 2003 at 5:36 pm

To see a 1950s photo of the Tower Theater marquee when it was known as the Newsreel Theater click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015417.jpg

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DavidT on Nov 23, 2003 at 5:26 pm

To see a 1938 photo of the Loew’s State marquee click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015757.jpg
To see a 1921 photo of the Loew’s State under construction click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015592.jpg
To see a 1921 photo of the Loew’s State interior click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015359.jpg

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DavidT commented about RKO Hillstreet Theatre on Nov 22, 2003 at 8:55 pm

To see a 1945 photo of the RKO Hillstreet marquee click here:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics05/00002109.jpg
To see an interior view of the Hillstreet Theater at the time of its 1922 opening click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015344.jpg
To see another 1922 view of the Hillstreet Theater auditorium click here:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater2/00015339.jpg

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DavidT commented about 4 Star Theatre on Nov 19, 2003 at 7:34 pm

To see a 1938 photo (LA Public Library) of the premier of “In Old Chicago” at the Four Star Theater go here:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics50/00044831.jpg

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DavidT commented about Warrens Theatre on Nov 19, 2003 at 7:20 pm

To see a 1932 photo of the Warner Bros. Downtown theater marquee go here: http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater1/00014819.jpg

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DavidT commented about Paramount Theatre on Nov 19, 2003 at 6:46 pm

To see a 1953 photo of the Paramount Downtown’s final marquee (LA’s longest) go here: http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015540.jpg
To see a sad 1961 photo of the Paramount Downtown during demolition go here: http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015542.jpg