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MagicLantern commented about Valley Drive-In on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:38 pm

Address should be 2126 North H Street.

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MagicLantern commented about Lompoc Theatre on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:35 pm

2010 and the site is still dead. Judging from that ‘84 photograph, the Lompoc is emblematic of the small town theatre – there’s even a Christian Science Reading Room next door!

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MagicLantern commented about UA Granada Hills 7 on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:31 pm

Currently operating as Steinmart, a nationwide department store.

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MagicLantern commented about Santa Barbara Drive-In on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:26 pm

Likely the projectors were taken out a long time ago – although, one never knows; I recently found out there’s at least one film projector in the disused booth at the Ventura Theatre, slightly further down the coast.

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MagicLantern commented about Fillmore Towne Theatre on Feb 8, 2010 at 5:04 pm

The website above doesn’t work anymore.

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MagicLantern commented about Ritz Theater on Feb 8, 2010 at 4:55 pm

Same theatre in Carpinteria as The Plaza:

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MagicLantern commented about Plaza Playhouse Theater on Feb 8, 2010 at 4:55 pm

The text beneath that photograph indicates that the Ritz was another name for this theatre.

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MagicLantern commented about State Theatre on Oct 29, 2009 at 1:43 am

So even if it’s still in use as a church, we’re qualifying it as “closed”? It’s on the L.A. Conservancy Walking Tour every Sunday! I’ve seen it open many many times.

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MagicLantern commented about Punch Line Café on Mar 6, 2008 at 2:14 pm

Because obviously those aren’t true ads.

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MagicLantern commented about Punch Line Café on Mar 5, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Disagree strongly.

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MagicLantern commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 22, 2008 at 11:39 pm

Also, there’s a DVD of that performance that came out in 2001, if anyone’s curious as to the inside of the theatre at that point in time. On the DVD cover it says “Filmed and recorded live at the Mayfair Theatre, Santa Monica, California – may it rest in peace.”

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MagicLantern commented about Mayfair Theatre on Feb 22, 2008 at 11:33 pm

The Dead Can Dance “Toward the Within” album was recorded here sometime in 1994, so they were hosting live events at least until then.

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MagicLantern commented about Photos online of downtown Los Angeles theaters on Feb 19, 2008 at 10:17 am

Absolutely beautiful – especially the lost gem that is the Rialto, upon which the walking tours downtown barely touch.

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MagicLantern commented about Fox Theatre on Jan 11, 2008 at 4:08 am

Yes, building is still standing.

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MagicLantern commented about Possible screening at Rialto Saturday on Dec 29, 2007 at 8:44 am

Gee whiz, Howard – way to be extra-encouraging.

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MagicLantern commented about Gardena Cinema on Nov 26, 2007 at 6:11 pm

The Embassy was in business from 1945 at least.

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MagicLantern commented about UA Cerritos Mall Cinemas 4 on Nov 26, 2007 at 6:02 pm

Also known as the Cerritos 4 roughly from 1984-1995.

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MagicLantern commented about UA Cerritos Mall Cinemas 4 on Nov 26, 2007 at 6:02 pm

It is just Cerritos, ken – and, judging from the Finish Line location, the address was 333 Los Cerritos Mall, Cerritos, CA 90703. Interesting that you should call it a “shoebox,” Jeff – it’s a shoe store now!

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MagicLantern commented about NuWilshire Theatre on Nov 2, 2007 at 5:41 pm

Nush, when is the actual final day?

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MagicLantern commented about Silent Movie Theatre to be revival house on Oct 29, 2007 at 4:55 pm

I’ll bet they said the same thing when Canter’s took over the Esquire Theatre!

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MagicLantern commented about Midwood Theatre on Oct 28, 2007 at 11:11 pm

As revealed in Eric Lax’s new book of interviews with Woody Allen, this theatre was owned by Allen’s grandfather.

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MagicLantern commented about AAA Theatre on Oct 4, 2007 at 2:04 pm

Known as the AAA Theatre in 1964 at least.

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MagicLantern commented about Venture Theatre on Aug 17, 2007 at 1:58 am

As in “Gloria in Excelsis Dio”: “Glory to God in the Highest”. It’s a good thing and I say it without the faintest trace of irony.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programme.

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MagicLantern commented about Venture Theatre on Aug 16, 2007 at 6:07 pm

You should know that “Dreamaniac” ROCKS in excelsis.

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MagicLantern commented about Estella Theater on Aug 14, 2007 at 11:59 pm

The question remains: per vokoban’s first post, what and where was the Res Theatre?