On 9/15/72, the Mayan was advertising “The Vice Girls” plus “Secret Infidelity”, both rated X. The ad also promises free popcorn, which I thought was a nice touch. Other theaters showing the same program (but without the free popcorn, I guess) were the Fine Arts in San Bernardino, the Ritz in Ontario, Savoy in San Diego, Roxy in Long Beach and Wilshire in Fullerton.
LA Times was advertising another Tomkat theater at 9055 Santa Monica on 9/15/72. The theater on this page was still showing straight porn at that time, according to the info above. Does anyone recall a theater on CT listed at the 9055 address?
Suit for $468,000 damages was filed in Federal court yesterday by Dave Rector, Long Beach independent theater operator, against Milton Arthur Cabart Theaters and 15 major producers and distributors.
The action charges violation of anti-trust laws in restraint of trade in that the defendants allegedly conspired to relegate the plaintiff’s theater to the position of a “last-run” theater, making it impossible for him to compete on a fair basis.
Rector operates the Ebell Theater in Long Beach. Pending hearing of the suit, Rector asks for an injunction restraining the defendants from the asserted discrimination.
Here is an article from the LA Times dated 11/26/59:
KIDDY HOLIDAY FARE OFFERED
Thanksgiving fun for the entire family comes to local theaters Friday afternoon when Walt Disney’s festival of famous color cartoons, exciting Disney short subjects, plus the Three Stooges' feature length Fun-O-Rama, plays a special performance.
Theaters showing the all-fun program are the Paradise, Westchester; Cornell, Encino and Reseda in the Valley area; the Stadium, Torrance; Garmar, Montebello; Park, Gardena; Star, La Puente; and the Towne, Atlantic and Cabart in Long Beach. Doors will open at 12 noon with pictures starting at 1 p.m.
It could be demolished if there were two similar wings for the building in the photo above. The building on the corner of LB Blvd looks remarkably similar to the 1947 photo above, but that address is a little north of 5364. I took some photos which I will post soon. Current occupants are a beauty salon and furniture store.
Practically unrecognizable. There is a rather large atrium inside, which is some kind of Cambodian welcome center. I took some photos which I will post soon.
Not demolished. It’s currently a church. I doubt if it had 575 seats as it was pretty small. Clearly a theater at one time, though. Status should be closed.
An ad in the 11/6/54 LA Times advertises a service at the Christ Community Church in the Castle Theater Building. You could assume that the Castle was already out of business by that date, unless the church was renting the theater on a part time basis.
Here is an article about the theater’s opening on 10/5/27. Maybe pretentious had a different meaning then than it does now:
NEW LINCOLN THEATER WILL OPEN FRIDAY
Los Angeles will add another pretentious motion picture house to its roster this week when the Lincoln Theater, located at Central Avenue and Twenty Third Street, opens this Friday. The edifice represents an investment of approximately $500,000. It is of Moorish design. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2100. A weekly change of program will mark its policy.
Friday’s dedicatory program is scheduled to start at 5 o’clock. The principal address of the occasion will be delivered by attorney Willis Taylor. Farina, of “Our Gang†fame, will make a personal appearance. The stage presentation will be decidedly colorful, not only Friday but for the rest of the week. “The Chocolate Scandals†together with Curtis Mosby’s Dixieland Blue Blowers, will entertain behind the footlights. On the screen will be “Rose of the Golden Westâ€, a First National Production starring Mary Astor and Gilbert Roland.
One of the distinct features of the Lincoln will be a midnight show every Saturday night commencing at 11:30 o’clock. A program of nearly three hours is planned for each of the midnight shows, the first of which will be given this week.
On 9/15/72, the Mayan was advertising “The Vice Girls” plus “Secret Infidelity”, both rated X. The ad also promises free popcorn, which I thought was a nice touch. Other theaters showing the same program (but without the free popcorn, I guess) were the Fine Arts in San Bernardino, the Ritz in Ontario, Savoy in San Diego, Roxy in Long Beach and Wilshire in Fullerton.
LA Times was advertising another Tomkat theater at 9055 Santa Monica on 9/15/72. The theater on this page was still showing straight porn at that time, according to the info above. Does anyone recall a theater on CT listed at the 9055 address?
The Harbor was still around in November 1965. Admission was $1.80 per car. Features on November 21 were “35 Hours” and “Children of the Damned”.
Litigation in December 1947, per the LA Times:
THEATER MAN CHARGES TRUST
Suit for $468,000 damages was filed in Federal court yesterday by Dave Rector, Long Beach independent theater operator, against Milton Arthur Cabart Theaters and 15 major producers and distributors.
The action charges violation of anti-trust laws in restraint of trade in that the defendants allegedly conspired to relegate the plaintiff’s theater to the position of a “last-run” theater, making it impossible for him to compete on a fair basis.
Rector operates the Ebell Theater in Long Beach. Pending hearing of the suit, Rector asks for an injunction restraining the defendants from the asserted discrimination.
Here is an article from the LA Times dated 11/26/59:
KIDDY HOLIDAY FARE OFFERED
Thanksgiving fun for the entire family comes to local theaters Friday afternoon when Walt Disney’s festival of famous color cartoons, exciting Disney short subjects, plus the Three Stooges' feature length Fun-O-Rama, plays a special performance.
Theaters showing the all-fun program are the Paradise, Westchester; Cornell, Encino and Reseda in the Valley area; the Stadium, Torrance; Garmar, Montebello; Park, Gardena; Star, La Puente; and the Towne, Atlantic and Cabart in Long Beach. Doors will open at 12 noon with pictures starting at 1 p.m.
2157 is a vacant lot.
It could be demolished if there were two similar wings for the building in the photo above. The building on the corner of LB Blvd looks remarkably similar to the 1947 photo above, but that address is a little north of 5364. I took some photos which I will post soon. Current occupants are a beauty salon and furniture store.
No trace of the theater today. There is an office building at that address.
Theater is still closed. It’s adjacent to the Atlantic, which is also closed and vacant.
I also took some photos yesterday. The building is vacant and looks shabby. Interesting tower, though. The Front Door theater is about 100 feet away.
Practically unrecognizable. There is a rather large atrium inside, which is some kind of Cambodian welcome center. I took some photos which I will post soon.
Was this a drive in or an indoor theater?
Not demolished. It’s currently a church. I doubt if it had 575 seats as it was pretty small. Clearly a theater at one time, though. Status should be closed.
Status hould be closed/demolished.
An ad in the 11/6/54 LA Times advertises a service at the Christ Community Church in the Castle Theater Building. You could assume that the Castle was already out of business by that date, unless the church was renting the theater on a part time basis.
Here is the lineup on 6/26/35. Well worth a couple of simoleons:
Held Over: Joe E. Brown
Will Rogers – “Doubting Thomas”
Baer-Braddock Fight Film
An ad in the LA Times of 6/26/35 gives the address as 3713 S. San Fernando.
An ad in the LA Times dated 6/26/35 lists the Sunbeam at 6525 Compton. That would be an aka for the Gentry.
Featured on 6/26/35 – “Society Doctor” and “The Barretts of Wimpole Street”.
Featured on 6/26/35 – “Society Doctor” and “Red Morning”.
Here is an article about the theater’s opening on 10/5/27. Maybe pretentious had a different meaning then than it does now:
NEW LINCOLN THEATER WILL OPEN FRIDAY
Los Angeles will add another pretentious motion picture house to its roster this week when the Lincoln Theater, located at Central Avenue and Twenty Third Street, opens this Friday. The edifice represents an investment of approximately $500,000. It is of Moorish design. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 2100. A weekly change of program will mark its policy.
Friday’s dedicatory program is scheduled to start at 5 o’clock. The principal address of the occasion will be delivered by attorney Willis Taylor. Farina, of “Our Gang†fame, will make a personal appearance. The stage presentation will be decidedly colorful, not only Friday but for the rest of the week. “The Chocolate Scandals†together with Curtis Mosby’s Dixieland Blue Blowers, will entertain behind the footlights. On the screen will be “Rose of the Golden Westâ€, a First National Production starring Mary Astor and Gilbert Roland.
One of the distinct features of the Lincoln will be a midnight show every Saturday night commencing at 11:30 o’clock. A program of nearly three hours is planned for each of the midnight shows, the first of which will be given this week.
Advertised as the Wistaria in 1940, per the LA Times.
Gracias, Senor Ken.
Sorry about all the typos. I was multi-tasking, poorly.
Not demolished. It’s a tire store. I took some pictures. Status should be closed.