The Daily Review of 6/15/64 lists the address as 154th and E. 14th Street. The phone number was EL 1-7030. The features that day were Elvis in “Kissin' Cousins” along with “7 Faces of Dr. Lao. The Oakland Drive-In was listed at 152nd and 14th Street and had the same phone number.
The Daily Review of 6/15/64 lists the address as 152nd and E. 14th Street. The phone number was EL 1-7030. The features that day were Boris Karloff in “Black Sabbath”, “House of the Damned” and “The Evil Eye”. The Stadium Auto Movie was listed at 154th and E 14th and had the same phone number.
“Persistent rumors that Charlie Chaplin had retired from the movie business because of failing mind and health were set at rest yesterday by Seth Perkins, manager of the Woodley and Optic Theaters in Los Angeles…
‘Seth Perkins, Optic Theater, Los Angeles
Dear Seth: Any and all rumors, other than that they say I am turning out better pictures than I ever have, are erroneous. Thanks for your consideration. CHARLES CHAPLIN’"
An ad in the 11/24/52 issue of the Oakland Tribune touts the fact that the theater is open all night. The feature that day was “Operation Secret”, with Cornel Wilde, Karl Malden and Steve Cochran.
An ad in the Oakland Tribune on 11/24/52 puts the theater at Broadway and 15th, which is a bit at odds with the address listed above. The phone number was TW3-3786. The feature on that day was “He Walked by Night”.
On 11/24/52, the Island was showing “The Thief” with Ray Milland and Rita Gam (?) along with “The Ring”, a boxing movie, as advertised in the Oakland Tribune. The phone number was LA-27205.
On 2/21/77, the Hillsdale was showing a double feature of “The Sentinel” and “Family Plot”, according to the San Mateo Times. $1.50 bargain matinees daily.
I watched the Night Stalker episode last night, but I didn’t see the Regent. Most of the exteriors for the show were filmed in Chicago, as far as I can tell.
Nothing is going on now as far as I can see. They may have stripped the inside and are waiting for more money, or something. I was on Main three times this week and didn’t see any renovation efforts.
I understand your point, but it does make it more interesting to see the progression from yesterday to today. This is especially important when you consider how many places like the Wiltern are now parking lots.
I took a tour around the exterior yesterday, but I couldn’t get into the building itself. Underneath the main entrance are stairs which lead to an exit presumably used for overflow theater crowds.
This 1940 ad touts the grand opening, which may have been a
re-opening if the theater opened in 1928:
http://tinyurl.com/y4oxap
Here is an interesting newspaper ad from 1958:
http://tinyurl.com/yxwu5s
Here is a 1964 ad from the Manitowoc Daily Herald:
http://tinyurl.com/ykayze
The Daily Review of 6/15/64 lists the address as 154th and E. 14th Street. The phone number was EL 1-7030. The features that day were Elvis in “Kissin' Cousins” along with “7 Faces of Dr. Lao. The Oakland Drive-In was listed at 152nd and 14th Street and had the same phone number.
The Daily Review of 6/15/64 lists the address as 152nd and E. 14th Street. The phone number was EL 1-7030. The features that day were Boris Karloff in “Black Sabbath”, “House of the Damned” and “The Evil Eye”. The Stadium Auto Movie was listed at 154th and E 14th and had the same phone number.
Here is a blurb from the Oxnard Courier, 4/2/15:
“Persistent rumors that Charlie Chaplin had retired from the movie business because of failing mind and health were set at rest yesterday by Seth Perkins, manager of the Woodley and Optic Theaters in Los Angeles…
‘Seth Perkins, Optic Theater, Los Angeles
Dear Seth: Any and all rumors, other than that they say I am turning out better pictures than I ever have, are erroneous. Thanks for your consideration. CHARLES CHAPLIN’"
OK, I stand corrected. The Long Beach Independent had an ad on 5/13/48 for a full bill at the Tracy:
“Vigilante Returns"
"Buck Privates Come Home"
"Shoot to Kill"
plus 3 cartoons
plus "Sugarchile Robinson” – 8th Wonder of the World.
On 5/13/48, the Victor was showing a triple feature:
Son of Roaring Dan
Blondie Knows Best
Three Faces West
This is from an ad in the Long Beach Independent. Open Daily 11 a.m.
Here is the text of an ad in the Long Beach Independent, dated 5/13/48:
Strand Theatre
Phone 647-33
Vaudeville- 2 Big Stage Acts
Bargain Matinee – 25 cents plus tax Daily 12-1
Except Sat Sun Holidays
Now Playing:
“Bombers Moon” plus “Immortal Sergeant” with Henry Fonda
An ad in the 11/24/52 issue of the Oakland Tribune touts the fact that the theater is open all night. The feature that day was “Operation Secret”, with Cornel Wilde, Karl Malden and Steve Cochran.
An ad in the Oakland Tribune on 11/24/52 puts the theater at Broadway and 15th, which is a bit at odds with the address listed above. The phone number was TW3-3786. The feature on that day was “He Walked by Night”.
On 11/24/52, the Island was showing “The Thief” with Ray Milland and Rita Gam (?) along with “The Ring”, a boxing movie, as advertised in the Oakland Tribune. The phone number was LA-27205.
On 2/21/77, the Hillsdale was showing a double feature of “The Sentinel” and “Family Plot”, according to the San Mateo Times. $1.50 bargain matinees daily.
On 2/21/77, the theater was showing “Rocky” and “Freaky Friday”, according to the San Mateo Times.
Here is more information on the Palms:
http://tinyurl.com/yll7we
Here is a photo of the Orpheum under construction. The Majestic is across the street:
http://tinyurl.com/ydpzmh
I watched the Night Stalker episode last night, but I didn’t see the Regent. Most of the exteriors for the show were filmed in Chicago, as far as I can tell.
Nothing is going on now as far as I can see. They may have stripped the inside and are waiting for more money, or something. I was on Main three times this week and didn’t see any renovation efforts.
I understand your point, but it does make it more interesting to see the progression from yesterday to today. This is especially important when you consider how many places like the Wiltern are now parking lots.
Interesting. Thanks.
I took a tour around the exterior yesterday, but I couldn’t get into the building itself. Underneath the main entrance are stairs which lead to an exit presumably used for overflow theater crowds.
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/yz8d3l
The Harris was seen in “Taxi Driver”:
http://tinyurl.com/yk4d7j
Here are some scenes from “Fight Club” showing the Olympic:
http://tinyurl.com/yk67dh
All the USC links have expired. Here is one posted a while ago by vokoban showing the Mozart:
http://tinyurl.com/ylp2pm