You could be right. I thought it was in May, but it was thirty years ago. I do recall that I saw the film at the Tilton shortly after it opened there, within the first week.
The building is still there, but it was empty when the Google photo was taken. It looks like it was some kind of adult film place or store before it closed.
Here is a 1939 photo from the LA Library:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/theater3/00015553.jpg
Here is a June 2004 story from the Craig Daily Press:
http://tinyurl.com/cogfel
You could be right. I thought it was in May, but it was thirty years ago. I do recall that I saw the film at the Tilton shortly after it opened there, within the first week.
OK, welcome Shrine Auditorium. Hard to miss this place when you’re on the 110 Freeway by USC. Thanks for the intro, Ken.
The State can be seen in this 1940s postcard:
http://tinyurl.com/dmr8ck
This postcard of uncertain vintage shows the State on Congress Street:
http://tinyurl.com/cytvhc
Here is a postcard circa 1940s:
http://tinyurl.com/dlrhtr
Here is a photo circa 1940s:
http://tinyurl.com/che5j3
The building is still there, but it was empty when the Google photo was taken. It looks like it was some kind of adult film place or store before it closed.
This site mentions the Didsbury Opera House at the same location:
http://tinyurl.com/cb2vqk
This may be the photo posted in October 2005:
http://tinyurl.com/cmjdx4
This article mentions the Nameoki but also discusses a new theater coming to Granite City:
http://tinyurl.com/c85ygg
Here is a recent article about the theater’s marquee:
http://tinyurl.com/azmhx7
Here is another recent article about the Colonial:
http://tinyurl.com/dbo679
Here is another story about the closing:
http://tinyurl.com/czbv2g
Here is an August 1954 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ch2lvj
This is supposed to be the Cabrillo in San Diego, around 1938, but I have my doubts as it doesn’t resemble the other photos:
http://tinyurl.com/cyfv56
Here is a 1961 view of Market Street:
http://tinyurl.com/ckx6o8
Here is a view of Market Street circa 1960:
http://tinyurl.com/ck5m92
OK, Joe, I guess that’s a second opinion. I will add it to the San Pedro theaters. Thanks.
News item from April 2007. It doesn’t appear that the Vogue has reopened as of yet.
The historic Vogue Theatre, a 7,130-square-foot retail building at 226-230 Third Ave., in Chula Vista 91910, has been sold for $1.45 million.
If you’re correct the new listing would have to be deleted and Oriental given as an AKA for this theater.
Here is a 2007 photo from the U of Washington collection:
http://tinyurl.com/dgg5kw
Here is another LAPL photo that appears to be from the 1940s:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/00079/00079033.jpg
Here is a 1958 photo from the LAPL:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/00079/00079034.jpg