UA Westwood
10889 Wellworth Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
10889 Wellworth Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
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Previously operated by: United Artists Theater Circuit Inc.
Architects: Daniel T. Uesugi
Firms: Uesugi & Associates
Functions: Drugstore
Previous Names: UA Cinema Center-Westwood, UA Coronet
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This was a conversion of an automobile showroom into 4-screen theatre which opened July 26, 1972. Originally, the UA Cinema Center-Westwood, it became the UA Coronet from December 16, 1983. It finally operated as the UA Westwood. It screened first-run films and most notably was the premier westside location of Woody Allen’s films back when he was with Orion. In September/October 1987 two of the smaller screens were combined and it became a triplex. On July 9, 1993 it became the UA Westwood, with all three screens equipped with 70mm projection and two of the screens THX certified.
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I saw “The Doors” here. This is the one and only film I ever saw here. In the 1980’s when Westwood was very popular and contained many theaters, I did frequent Westwood a lot, but I – and most of the pedestrians – usually stayed north of Wilshire in what is known as Westwood Village. I don’t remember much about the theater so I doubt it could have been truly memorable.
This UA opened with the films “The Burglars”, “Fritz the Cat”, “ Filmore” and “The New Centurions”.
This building originally housed an automobile dealership. The conversion into a theater was designed by San Francisco architect Daniel T. Uesugi, Uesugi & Associates. It was one of a number of projects Uesugi designed for the United Artists circuit.
Opened with an X-rated film,“FRITZ THE CAT”.The rest R rated I think.
During what year was the (unusual) transition from four to three screens?
July 26th, 1972 grand opening ad in photo section.
Coate…The year was 87. The transition began the week of September 14. The reopening was 10/23.
It’s a trip getting your prescription filled in the exact spot you once saw The Doors.
Reopened as United Artists Westwood on July 9th, 1993 with all 3 screens with 70mm projection. Two were THX certified. Grand opening ad posted.
I worked as a projectionist at the UA Coronet from Spring 1991-Summer 1994, when I was hired away by SDDS at Sony Pictures.
We did a lot of radio screenings and premieres there. I have fond memories of that time and the staff there.
The theater was briefly closed and remodeled in late 1992 (I think) until it was reopened in July of 1993. The four theaters were reconfigured to three.
Sadly, like many of the Westwood theaters, it’s long gone.