Comments about Vern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA

Patsy on November 2, 2011 at 4:55 pm

This theatre recently showed up on FB’s Vintage Los Angeles with a vintage exterior photo and lobby photo!

TLSLOEWS on May 7, 2011 at 8:01 am

What great photos posted by ken mc.

William on May 7, 2011 at 7:53 am

The Vern Theatre opened on Wednesday, May 28, 1941. The opening night features were “That Night in Rio” and “Topper Returns”.

lostmemory on May 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm

1983 Photo

unihikid on December 28, 2008 at 5:59 pm

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.

kencmcintyre on December 11, 2008 at 6:20 pm

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.

kencmcintyre on April 8, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Here is an April 2008 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/5vg68u

Joe Vogel on November 1, 2007 at 11:10 pm

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.)

kencmcintyre on August 28, 2007 at 6:19 pm

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.

kencmcintyre on July 9, 2007 at 1:35 pm

Here are some July 2007 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/25wnq2
http://tinyurl.com/yq5ly4
http://tinyurl.com/2y47vd
http://tinyurl.com/2g8f7a
http://tinyurl.com/ytbve4
http://tinyurl.com/27s8sh

kencmcintyre on July 3, 2007 at 3:04 pm

Here are the photos I tried to post on 9/29:
http://tinyurl.com/3xybah
http://tinyurl.com/2lzxt4
http://tinyurl.com/34tr56
http://tinyurl.com/393drj
http://tinyurl.com/39zx93
http://tinyurl.com/2mhs4y
http://tinyurl.com/39svbo

kencmcintyre on July 3, 2007 at 2:59 pm

It looks a lot different now, but it’s still the same building. The portholes are still there. The marquee and blade are long gone. It’s currently a restaurant/banquet hall. I took some pictures which I will post soon.

kencmcintyre on June 20, 2007 at 6:50 pm

I don’t think this theater is open to show films anymore.

kencmcintyre on September 29, 2006 at 2:54 pm

There are some interior photos on this page:
http://tinyurl.com/mj7xv

kencmcintyre on October 12, 2005 at 4:26 pm

A larger shot of the above:

View link

William on February 25, 2003 at 1:43 pm

The Vern is located at 2811 E. Olympic Blvd..

cyclonebob on February 2, 2003 at 3:43 pm

anyone know the address of this theater

Vern Theatre

2811 E. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90023

2811 E. Olympic Boulevard,
Los Angeles, CA 90023