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BHousos commented about Regency Village Theatre on Aug 24, 2002 at 10:25 pm

The architect for this theater was P.O. Lewis.

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BHousos commented about Warner Beverly Hills Theatre on Apr 20, 2002 at 8:45 am

The demolition of the Warner Beverly Hills Theater in 1988 was a major loss to the city of Beverly Hills!

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BHousos commented about RKO Hillstreet Theatre on Mar 24, 2002 at 2:00 pm

The architect for the RKO Hillstreet and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Theater was G. Albert Lansburgh.

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BHousos commented about Vision Theatre on Mar 23, 2002 at 9:35 pm

A wonderful creation by the architectural firm of Morgan, Walls, & Clements. A Samson & Delilah mural can be found in the lobby of this art moderne theater.

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BHousos commented about Fox Adams Theatre on Mar 21, 2002 at 10:05 pm

Another movie theater designed by L.A. Smith dating back to 1925.

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BHousos commented about Orpheum Theatre on Mar 21, 2002 at 6:24 pm

On February 15, 1926, this grand theater became home of the fourth and final home of the famed 0rpheum vaudeville circuit here in Los Angeles. Designed by noted theater architect G. Albert Lansburgh. It evokes a French theme with polished brass doors, lush brocade drapery, silk wall panels, marble pilasters, and enormous twin chandeliers all reminiscent of the Paris 0pera.

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BHousos commented about Balboa Theatre on Mar 16, 2002 at 10:27 pm

This imitation palacio was designed to honor the Spanish heritage of San Diego and came complete with Balboa in tile on the front sidewalk. Inside, a tapestry effect was used for the plaster side bays of the auditorium. In the 1920s the usherettes were dressed as bullfighters. The Balboa’s beautiful tile dome, is set four stories above the entry. Architect was William Wheeler.

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BHousos commented about Balboa Theatre on Mar 16, 2002 at 7:27 pm

This former movie palace at 87th & Vermont opened on April 6, 1926 in a Spanish style motif. Architect was L.A. Smith.

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BHousos commented about Fox Fullerton Theatre on Mar 6, 2002 at 6:55 pm

CORRECTION; WEB SITE IS www.foxfullerton.org

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BHousos commented about Garfield Theater on Mar 2, 2002 at 9:16 pm

The Garfield Theater opened in 1925. Architect was L.A.Smith.

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BHousos commented about Brooklyn Theatre on Mar 2, 2002 at 9:08 am

This theater opened in 1926 and the architect was L.A. Smith.

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BHousos commented about Warner Grand Theatre on Mar 1, 2002 at 10:03 pm

Modest in size, but still a highly effective example of an art deco movie palace. 0pened June 18, 1930 and architect was B. Marcus Priteca.

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BHousos commented about Pacific 1-2-3 on Mar 1, 2002 at 9:50 pm

Somehow, architect G. Albert Lansburgh combined Renaissance, Rococo, Moorish, and Art Deco ornamentation to produce a very effective piece of architecture. 0pened on April 26,1928.

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BHousos commented about Warner Huntington Park on Mar 1, 2002 at 9:29 pm

An Art Deco motion picture palace. The auditorium is still intact and has a multilayered ceiling and hidden lights. Opened in 1930. The architect was B. Marcus Priteca.

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BHousos commented about Fox West Coast Theatre on Mar 1, 2002 at 7:15 pm

The architects for this theater were Meyer & Holler.

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BHousos commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Feb 27, 2002 at 8:55 pm

The architect for the Golden Gate Theater and the RKO Hillstreet was G. Albert Lansburgh.

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BHousos commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on Feb 24, 2002 at 6:22 pm

Grauman’s Chinese Theater opened May 18, 1927. The architects were Meyer & Holler. Theater decorator was Raymond Kennedy.

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BHousos commented about El Capitan Theatre on Feb 24, 2002 at 9:22 am

Building architects were Morgan, Walls, & Clements. Theater opened on May 3, 1926. Theater architect was G. Albert Lansburgh.

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BHousos commented about Wiltern Theatre on Feb 24, 2002 at 9:12 am

The theater opened 0ctober 7, 1931. Building Architects were Morgan,Walls & Clements. Theater architect was G. Albert Lansburgh, along with theater decorator Anthony Heinsbergen.

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BHousos commented about Regency Bruin Theatre on Jan 15, 2002 at 7:18 pm

Correction: The Bruin opened in 1937. Architect was S. Charles Lee.