Vern Theatre
2811 E. Olympic Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90023
2811 E. Olympic Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90023
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The Vern Theatre was opened in May 1941.
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William Gabel
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Here are some July 2007 photos:
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In 1963, the Vern was operated by Aladdin Theaters, formerly Eastland Theaters. At that time, Aladdin also operated the Belmont, Brooklyn, Jewel, Largo, Meralta and Terrace in Los Angeles as well as the Linda in San Diego.
I remember Aladdin Theaters. They ran a number of drive-ins, too. Their logo, as I recall, was a lamp with a chubby genie rising from it. In fact I think the Floral may have been one of their drive-ins for a while. Ron Pierce says the Anaheim Drive-in was built by Aladdin. I also have a vague recollection of the Aladdin logo on the Vineland when it was first opened (I was about ten years old, I think, so it’s hazy.)
Here is an April 2008 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/5vg68u
This item in Boxoffice magazine dated 4/29/50 may refer to the Vern:
Another shuttering was that of the Vernon-Vogue Theater in East Los Angeles by Gladys McLean. A 700-seater, it’s being closed because of lack of business.
i always thought that was an odd looking restaurant,but i think that when they built it they had the sears shoppers as customers,but i see why it got closed.
1983 Photo
The Vern Theatre opened on Wednesday, May 28, 1941. The opening night features were “That Night in Rio” and “Topper Returns”.
What great photos posted by ken mc.
This theatre recently showed up on FB’s Vintage Los Angeles with a vintage exterior photo and lobby photo!