Comments from kencmcintyre - Cinema Treasures

kencmcintyre commented about Whiteside Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 2:10 pm

A fire on 10/20/27 “practically destroyed” the Whiteside, according to the LA Times. It survived the fire, obviously.

kencmcintyre commented about Town Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 2:08 pm

LA Times reports a fire in the Band Box, 608 S. Hill, on 2/28/27. This was a Fox theater,according to the clipping. Band Box doesn’t show up as an aka, so I’m wondering where we have this listed.

kencmcintyre commented about Gentry Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 2:04 pm

I think the Sunbeam may have been a separate theater. A story in the LA Times dated 8/11/23 describes a fire which destroyed the Sunbeam, a wooden structure. Perhaps the Gentry was built on that site after the fire.

kencmcintyre commented about Rex Theater on Jul 2, 2007 at 12:51 pm

Down but not out, according to the LA Times in this story dated 8/14/32:

BLAST WRECKS THEATER

Borger (Tex) Aug.13 – A dynamite blast wrecked the interior of the Rex Theater here early today, causing damage estimated at more than $5,000.

kencmcintyre commented about Lux Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 12:48 pm

A brief from the LA Times dated 1/23/28:

PROJECTION ROOM FIRE CAUSES SCARE

A film fire in the projection room of the Rex Theater, 827 W. Third Street late yesterday sent a small number of spectators rushing into the street. No one was injured. Police reported the only damage done was to the film.

kencmcintyre commented about La Mar Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 12:44 pm

There is a nice photo of the La Mar at the Manhattan Village mall. It is one of an exhibition of several old Manhattan Beach photos. I would say that the style of the theater is Art Deco.

kencmcintyre commented about Center Theater on Jul 2, 2007 at 12:35 pm

I would call it Art Deco for the marquee. I don’t know how you would describe the rest of the building.

kencmcintyre commented about Normandie Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 9:38 am

The Normandie was advertised at 4817 S. per the LA Times in 1925. I believe that should be the proper address. I may get a chance to go by there tomorrow.

kencmcintyre commented about Muse Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 9:36 am

The Muse was advertised in the LA Times on 9/6/25. Address was 417 S. Main.

kencmcintyre commented about Tracy Theatre on Jul 2, 2007 at 9:33 am

LA Times reported that the Ritz was close to opening on 4/26/25. Architect was Carl Boller. Seating capacity was 1500.

kencmcintyre commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Jun 30, 2007 at 4:56 pm

I just noticed the status at the top of the page. Status should be closed.Glad the photos brought back some memories. I can’t help wondering what the inside looks like, though. Too bad the Conservancy doesn’t extend its program to East LA.

kencmcintyre commented about Niles Theater on Jun 29, 2007 at 10:27 pm

Here is a more contemporary picture:
http://tinyurl.com/youoj8

kencmcintyre commented about Alto Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 9:35 pm

Here is the text of an ad in the LA Times dated 10/8/55:

Announcing the Re-Opening of the
SKY PILOT REVIVAL CENTER
Permanent Evangelistic Headquarters

89th & Western
Formerly Alto Theater
Holy Ghost Revival 2:30 p.m.

kencmcintyre commented about Warner Huntington Park on Jun 29, 2007 at 7:14 pm

Here are the photos:
http://tinyurl.com/2fjjtm
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kencmcintyre commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 6:47 pm

Here are some photos I took in June 2007:
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kencmcintyre commented about Strand Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 6:15 pm

Here are the photos from June 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/3at9nx
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kencmcintyre commented about Temple Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 5:51 pm

Here are some photos from June 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/37cvab
http://tinyurl.com/2vz5hy

kencmcintyre commented about Astor Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 5:44 pm

Here are the photos. Let me know what you think. As you can see, the numbers go from 4817 to 4819 at the end of the block, but there’s a building in between:
http://tinyurl.com/2qvqj2
http://tinyurl.com/2vr9do
http://tinyurl.com/2wnf9p

kencmcintyre commented about Mesa Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 5:32 pm

Please change the address to 5807 Crenshaw. Thanks.

kencmcintyre commented about Royale Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 5:18 pm

Here are some photos from June 2007:
http://tinyurl.com/3yrtom
http://tinyurl.com/34gecp
http://tinyurl.com/2qenct

kencmcintyre commented about Mayfair Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 5:16 pm

Is a gay yuppie a guppie? Has that been done already?

kencmcintyre commented about Alameda Theatre on Jun 29, 2007 at 4:49 pm

Here are the photos:
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