Comments from Bill H

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Bill H commented about El Campanil Theatre on Jan 24, 2015 at 9:57 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 9:47 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 10:01 pm

This theater is 85 years old today…

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Bill H commented about TCL Chinese Theatre on May 19, 2012 at 4:25 am

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 21, 2011 at 3:05 am

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 10:00 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 19, 2003 at 3:47 am

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 15, 2002 at 3:12 am

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 4, 2002 at 1:25 am

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 16, 2002 at 4:00 am

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

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Bill H commented about Mesa Theatre on Sep 16, 2002 at 3:55 am

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

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Bill H commented about Forum Theatre on Aug 30, 2002 at 3:23 am

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 28, 2002 at 2:41 am

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 28, 2002 at 2:30 am

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 6:31 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 4:18 pm

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 4:08 pm

The architect for this theater was B. Marcus Priteca.

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Bill H commented about Alameda Theatre on Aug 13, 2002 at 3:50 am

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 13, 2002 at 3:20 am

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 13, 2002 at 2:51 am

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 13, 2002 at 2:48 am

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 13, 2002 at 2:44 am

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 13, 2002 at 2:41 am

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 13, 2002 at 2:35 am

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 8, 2002 at 2:46 am

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