Comments from Bill H

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Bill H commented about El Campanil Theatre on Jan 24, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Also see article written when theater was new, see Motion Picture News (Jan – March 1929). Look up February 2, 1929 issue on pages 306 – 307 !!

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Bill H commented about Boyd Theatre on Jan 24, 2015 at 4:47 pm

There is a wonderful article published when this was a brand new theater. Look up Motion Picture News (Jan – Mar 1929). Its dated on February 2, 1929 issue pages 302-305 with photographs!!

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Bill H commented about Pacific 1-2-3 on Apr 26, 2013 at 5:01 pm

This theater is 85 years old today…

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Bill H commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on May 18, 2012 at 11:25 pm

So nice to see that this theater is still around to celebrate its 85th anniversary this evening!!

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Bill H commented about Fonda Theatre on Oct 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm

Today this theater first opened its doors for business 85 years ago in 1926 !!

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Bill H commented about Wiltern Theatre on Oct 7, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Its amazing that the Wiltern Theater opened its doors 80 years ago today in 1931 !!

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Bill H commented about Unique Theatre on Feb 18, 2003 at 10:47 pm

Located between Townsend & Rowan Avenue on East First Street in East Los Angeles.

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Bill H commented about Fox Ritz Theatre on Oct 14, 2002 at 10:12 pm

Opened on 0ctober 15, 1926. Theater architect was L.A. Smith.

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Bill H commented about Dolby Screening Room Hollywood Vine on Oct 3, 2002 at 8:25 pm

Another example in the Streamline Moderne style by noted theater architect S. Charles Lee, opened in 1940.

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Bill H commented about Fox Uptown Theatre on Sep 15, 2002 at 11:00 pm

The architect of this theater was L.A. Smith.

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Bill H commented about Mesa Theatre on Sep 15, 2002 at 10:55 pm

This theater opened on April 1, 1926. Architect was L.A. Smith.

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Bill H commented about Forum Theatre on Aug 29, 2002 at 10:23 pm

Located at 4050 West Pico Boulevard, this theater opened on May 14, 1924. Architect was Edward J. Borgmeyer.

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Bill H commented about Toho La Brea Theatre on Aug 27, 2002 at 9:41 pm

Opened in 1926, this former movie house was designed by Richard D. King. It is located at 857 South La Brea Avenue.

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Bill H commented about Lincoln Theatre on Aug 27, 2002 at 9:30 pm

Opened on October 7, 1927 at 23rd and Central Avenue, it was the crown jewel of the street. The architect was John Paxton Perrine. Above the grand staircase is a mural of Abraham Lincoln.

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Bill H commented about Visalia Fox Theatre on Aug 20, 2002 at 1:31 am

The Visalia Fox opened on February 27, 1930. The architects were Balch & Stanberry.

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Bill H commented about Pantages Theater on Aug 18, 2002 at 11:18 am

Another old theater designed by the great theater architect B. Marcus Priteca.

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Bill H commented about Fox Tower Theater on Aug 18, 2002 at 11:08 am

The architect for this theater was B. Marcus Priteca.

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Bill H commented about Alameda Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 10:50 pm

Formally the United Artists Theater in East Los Angeles. The original architects for this former theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about 4 Star Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 10:20 pm

The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about United Artists Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 9:51 pm

The architects for this building when opened in 1931-32 were Walker & Eisen along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about U.A. Long Beach Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 9:48 pm

The architects for this theater were Walker & EIsen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about United Artists Inglewood Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 9:44 pm

The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about Crest Theatre on Aug 12, 2002 at 9:41 pm

The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about United Artists Berkeley 7 on Aug 12, 2002 at 9:35 pm

The architects for this theater were Walker & Eisen, along with C.A. Balch.

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Bill H commented about Fonda Theatre on Aug 7, 2002 at 9:46 pm

This Spanish Colonial style theater opened on October 18, 1926. Architects were Morgan, Walls, & Clements.