AMC AVCO Center
10840 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
10840 Wilshire Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
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Formerly the AVCO Center Cinemas, this theatre did bang-up business, especially on the weekends – with lines snaking down the block. It was closed on December 6, 2011.
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What year was it that the Avco got subdivided up into 4 screens?
To the Cinema Treasures operators: Historical info of thissort always used to be in the overview descriptions at the top of the page for theaters, but seems to have been deleted in many cases with the recent site redesign for some reason… Why?
For that matter, this overview doesn’t even include basics like the year built or opened… What gives?
If I’m not mistaken, it was fall of 1993 that the main house was twinned to create a totally useless 4-plex.
Silver, I’ve written many of the Introducions & haven’t noticed any of mine being shortened or disappearing. Even for LA, usually I (here in Philly) or Ken Roe (over the pond in London) take it upon ourselves to write a much more complete Intro than the skimpy one this one has. Only once did I see a movie here, in 1988, did I see a movie here, “The Milagro Beenfield War” in what my notes say was a large auditorium.
I think we can all agree the AVCO needs a generous, detailed description. How do we go about getting that done?
You people are making a big mistake with your comments regarding the future of the Avco: You’re using logic, reason, and customer appeal. I used to work in the industry and found that the people making the decisions in the theater chains and film distribution companies only care about money. That’s the bottom line. Whatever changes are made to the Avco, it’s based on economic benefit with little regard to anyone who appreciates theaters.
silver, Cliffs, Howard, Chas, etc.:
A few years ago I compiled a comprehensive listing of everything that played in the Avco’s large auditorium. The list included plenty of detail ideal for an introductory write-up (opening date, transition date of conversion to 4-plex, longest-running engagements, info on presentation types, etc.). I’m not surprised my list is being overlooked since it is buried on Page 6 of this theater’s comments.
I think I liked the site better when comments all appeared on the same page. And in just checking my 2008 comment that included the list, I see the formatting got all screwed up in the transition from the old site to the new site. New-and-improved website, my ass!)
Thanks for that pointer. It’s a great listing. If only there were many more like it.
It’s scary how inaccurate our memories can be on things like this. I found some of mine confirmed on your list, but could have sworn I saw “Carrie” and “Silent Movie” in the main auditorium there. Oh well, this is endlessly fascinating.
The Avco officially Re-opened as a 4 plex in November 1993; Carlito’s Way on 2 screens, My Life and The Three Musketeers were the premiere films with the remodel. I went openening day to see Carlito’s Way.
No word leaked yet on new operator?