Regency Village Theatre
961 Broxton Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
961 Broxton Avenue,
Los Angeles,
CA
90024
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Here is a photo of the premier of “A Millionaire for Christy” in 1951.
The man being interviewed is the famed theater manager Charles Skouras.
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Among the stars who attended were Bette Davis, Ronald Reagan and Nancy, among others.
Here is a photo of the theater exterior that same night….
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The Village is FAR FROM rundown. I was there for ALEXANDER and it looks great. Along with The Arclight in Hollywood, Mann Village is the Best Theatre in Los Angeles County.
A long time ago: “plinfesty > Jun 5, 2003 9:28 PM EDT
The first 70mm attraction at the Village was "2001: A Space Odyssey” in the fall of 1974."
A very nice theater, though like all Westwood places becoming a bit rundown. It’s amazing how far Westwood has fallen since its 70’s/early 80’s glory period. Back then so many people crowded the streets you had to park blocks away and take a shuttle, and no cars were allowed in the area. By the late 80’s, it became a hip place for gangs to hang out, and after a shooting where a tourist was killed, the area was quickly abandoned.
During the school year, the area’s old single-screen theaters still fill up with UCLA kids. As a result audiences are sometimes a bit on the young/impolite/unsophisticated side, but definitely full of energy.
Here is a 1930’s shot showing Village with Bruin on nearside right of street:
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Mann revised their website: official webpage / showtimes now at
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Website for Mann’s Premiere Theatres:
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The architect for this theater was P.O. Lewis.
Before the last remodel the Village seated 1535 people.