Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
6712 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
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Due to significant damage from the1994 Northridge earthquake and vandalism, the auditorium of the Egyptiam required major rehabilitation. The steel structure now seen in the auditorium is required to reinforce the building structure. What was left of the original auditorium decor was saved and restored. The additions of the late 50’s (in particular the marquee) were demolished and the courtyard restored. Perhaps not an accurate restoration of the original, but a successful renovation by the American Cinematheque of a neglected Hollywood movie palace.
I saw many films at the Egyptian through the years. Im glad the theatre has been preserved but I am dissapointed in the renovation for the amount of money spent. The renovation at the Chinese is far superior. The best seat in the house is in the new balcony. I have been around the world and have seen restoration where new meets old done with more sensitivity and a lot less money. I am happy with the programming that has been brought to the Egyptian. Bruce
I suppose this is better than no Egyptian at all. They tore up the front of the house and made the auditorium much shorter to accommodate a larger lobby. Rather then renovate, they built a new theater within the old one. It’s disappointing at best.
When the Egyptian open it seated 1771 people. During the 30’s-late 40’s, The Egyptian was operated by Fox West Coast Theatres. The theatre was reseated around 1947-48 , this reduced the seating to 1538 people. During the 40’s to early 60’s, this was MGM’s showcase house in Hollywood. Also during that time the Egyptian theatre installed the TODD-AO film system. For the Roadshow opening of “OKLAHOMA”. Other Roadshow films shown at the Egyptian were “Ben-Hur”, “Mutiny on the Bounty”, “My Fair Lady” (which ran for 2 years), “Funny Girl” (which was the last to run). In the late 60’s the Egyptian installed a D150 film projection system for the opening of “Patton”, But “Patton” opened over at the Pacific’s Beverly Hill’s theatre (which was the old Warner Beverly Hills). During the 60’s, till the theatre closed it was run by United Artists theatres. During that time UA made a twin theatre out of a store just to the east side of the theatre. During the 70’s-90’s, the Egyptian was the showcase house for 20th Century Fox Pictures. Today American Cinematheque has returned the Egyptian back to the style and respect, these movie palaces should have in every city. No matter how big or how small. Now the next house to restore is the old Warner Theatre in Hollywood. If you loved what they did to the Egyptian, then the Warner/Pacific will blow you away. It been 24 years since the Pacific covered and redraped that house.
I attended the world premier of “Ben-Hur” at The Egyptian.
What a Beautiful Theater. Now this is how I would love to watch todays movies! The old with the new! Can’t beat that, lets go to the Movies!