El Capitan Theatre
6838 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
6838 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
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The El Capitan in its original incarnation can be seen in this 1928 USC photo:
http://tinyurl.com/44thlq
I also saw two Doctors there – Dr. Zhivago and Doctor Dolittle.
I mean steamed Hot Dogs.
I would say Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 70MM. During the SRO days that incredible waterfall curtain and the streamed Hot Dogs and a Dr. Pepper.
Midnight Express, China Syndrome played well in this large theatre.
Ok this is from it’s El Capitan days, running Snow White for a week.
Here’s something that’s pertinent and maybe fun: What are your most favorite memories of attending movies at the Paramount in Hollywood? What are your favorite films you saw there? I’ll start –
Pardners – not so good as a film, but as a kid I loved it, plus I really loved the Paramount – that was my first visit there and I could not believe they had two sets of curtains – the first set went UP while the second set parted. That’s showmanship. And after the film I had my first C.C. Brown’s experience, one repeated hundreds of times right up until the day they closed (I was at their final private party).
The Music Man – saw it opening day, went back with my parents opening night – Pert Kelton was there. Thrilling film, and incredible stereo sound
Bye Bye Birdie – saw it about five times at the Paramount
i know it said email,but the blue line(mta train) to the 6th street terminal,then get on the red line(subway) to hollywood.
OFF TOPIC!
Now you L.A guys are here could one of you tell me how I would get from Long Beach to Hollywood with public transport -train,bus etc, the El Capitain etc! I’m in L.A this weekend and want to see as many of the palaces as possible while taking in ‘9To 5-The Musical’ at the Ahmanson Theatre.
Thanks!
xIanx
drop me an email if you could-journey time would be most helpful!
That’s right Bruce.
Boys, this isn’t a chat board – e-mail is a wonderful thing. And so is the Paramount/El Capitan, which is what this is supposed to be about.
William; When in NYC about 15 years ago, I took a couple of shots of an off-Broadway theater which was functioning as a black church. A service was underway in the auditorium but invited to only peek inside. Bottle green curtains, in bad shape, dressed the stage.
The lobby had off-white Gothic columns accented with pink or mauve along with gold waterfall drapes and a tall 5/tier slender chandelier.
I’d like to put a name to this place. Can you assist me, please?
I lived next the Hellinger for 6 years, on the dressing room side of the building. It looks like the church is going to hold on to that gem for a long time.
But it won’t be a great movie palace like the Hellinger with stage facilities!
Just look at the Marquee, Minskoff and Gershwin.
Ugh! And architects were paid money for these things.
Can you imagine?
Well the Nederlander Organization were fools to sell the theatre to the church for $17 million. Well next year marks the 20th. anniversary of the sale. There is a new complex going up on 8th Ave. which will include a new Broadway theatre.
Too bad Disney won’t buy the Mark Hellinger back from the church and turn it into the El Capitan of New York.
One of the most beautiful theaters in NY.
It’s sale was criminal.
did anyone see the Sleeping Beauty presentation? I would assume it was in the new wider 2.55:1 aspect ratio that the dvd/bluray has
Here are some October 2008 photos:
http://tinyurl.com/47j9ms
http://tinyurl.com/4w4ata
http://tinyurl.com/3tum7u
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http://tinyurl.com/43qnlc
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This undated ad was on the restroom wall at the Hollywood & Highland complex:
http://tinyurl.com/4bdqmd
I’d like to know how Placido Domingo’s agent pitched his role as the voice of a dog in this film. Maybe La Scala was booked.
http://tinyurl.com/5x5ffh
The El Capitan has a top notch DLP setup so I don’t think you’ll miss much.
yes that would be the more ideal way to experience this film.
Actually one would hope that it screens in it’s original 70MM.
is the upcoming engagement of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ digital projection or 35mm?
I don’t think anything remains from the 1942 renovation.
The 1942 renovation was by well-known architect William Pereira.
Great photo showing not only the marquee, but the ornate building above the marquee.