Clinton Theatre
526 N. Western Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90004
526 N. Western Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90004
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Listed as operating in editions of Film Daily Yearbook from at least 1941.
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Ray Martinez
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Here are some July 2007 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/2yncbl
http://tinyurl.com/yowdma
Admission was 20 cents in 1940:
http://tinyurl.com/3dhl2e
Here is an exterior image from ‘The Wizard Of Speed And Time":
View link
There are also scenes from the inside of the theater.
The Clinton was showing a Charlie Chaplin double bill in November 1976, so there may have been a period where they were showing revival films or classics.
As might be surmised from the various photos linked from comments above showing the Clinton’s simple, art moderne facade, the building dates from the late depression year of 1938, according to a report generated by the L.A. city planning department’s zoning information system.
I saw many movies here when I used to live in the n'hood when I first moved to LA. It often ran double bills for a cheap price. Very rundown by that time, but within walking distance and very affordable.
Here is a 1983 view of the Clinton:
http://tinyurl.com/db4dwg
Here’s the end of “Wizard of Speed and Time” showing the Clinton, both inside and outside. I have more than one friend who was an extra in that crowd scene.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vneirf2ayyw
I’ll make some screencaps later.
I had no idea there was ever a theater so close to me. I’m usually looking at the listings in my home state. I actually bought my mattress from one of the stores on that strip.
I actually worked at the Clinton Theater in the late 80’s when it was owned by Plaza Entertainment! I lived down the street. It was a bit run down by that time, but it was a great deal for a double feature.