The LA Times was advertising the Rio in 1954. Unfortunately the address is only given as Imperial and Western. I’ve driven through that intersection enough times to notice if there was a theater there, so I believe this one will stay demolished.
The LA Times was advertising a Jurdan theater at 8717 S. Vermont on 9/6/25. It would have been just south of the Balboa, which opened in 1926. Unless someone has some information to the contrary, this is not a listed theater.
The Main Street Regent was the National as of 6/30/15. A story in the LA Times describes a fire at a business at 454 S. Main. The fire put out moviegoers in the Banner to the South and the National to the north.
LA Times reports a fire in the Band Box, 608 S. Hill, on 2/28/27. This was a Fox theater,according to the clipping. Band Box doesn’t show up as an aka, so I’m wondering where we have this listed.
I think the Sunbeam may have been a separate theater. A story in the LA Times dated 8/11/23 describes a fire which destroyed the Sunbeam, a wooden structure. Perhaps the Gentry was built on that site after the fire.
A film fire in the projection room of the Rex Theater, 827 W. Third Street late yesterday sent a small number of spectators rushing into the street. No one was injured. Police reported the only damage done was to the film.
There is a nice photo of the La Mar at the Manhattan Village mall. It is one of an exhibition of several old Manhattan Beach photos. I would say that the style of the theater is Art Deco.
The Normandie was advertised at 4817 S. per the LA Times in 1925. I believe that should be the proper address. I may get a chance to go by there tomorrow.
I just noticed the status at the top of the page. Status should be closed.Glad the photos brought back some memories. I can’t help wondering what the inside looks like, though. Too bad the Conservancy doesn’t extend its program to East LA.
Please note status change to closed.
The LA Times was advertising the Rio in 1954. Unfortunately the address is only given as Imperial and Western. I’ve driven through that intersection enough times to notice if there was a theater there, so I believe this one will stay demolished.
The LA Times was advertising a Jurdan theater at 8717 S. Vermont on 9/6/25. It would have been just south of the Balboa, which opened in 1926. Unless someone has some information to the contrary, this is not a listed theater.
So the status should be closed/demolished?
I probably didn’t put it in right as an aka, I should have made it one word. Thanks.
The Main Street Regent was the National as of 6/30/15. A story in the LA Times describes a fire at a business at 454 S. Main. The fire put out moviegoers in the Banner to the South and the National to the north.
A story in the LA Times dated 9/24/13 discusses a fire at Clune’s motion picture theater at Fifth and Main Streets.
They would have gotten a bang out of the movie, I guess.
There’s a banner on the building celebrating the town’s centennial anniversary. I think the people on the wagon are supposed to be pioneers.
A fire on 10/20/27 “practically destroyed” the Whiteside, according to the LA Times. It survived the fire, obviously.
LA Times reports a fire in the Band Box, 608 S. Hill, on 2/28/27. This was a Fox theater,according to the clipping. Band Box doesn’t show up as an aka, so I’m wondering where we have this listed.
I think the Sunbeam may have been a separate theater. A story in the LA Times dated 8/11/23 describes a fire which destroyed the Sunbeam, a wooden structure. Perhaps the Gentry was built on that site after the fire.
Down but not out, according to the LA Times in this story dated 8/14/32:
BLAST WRECKS THEATER
Borger (Tex) Aug.13 – A dynamite blast wrecked the interior of the Rex Theater here early today, causing damage estimated at more than $5,000.
A brief from the LA Times dated 1/23/28:
PROJECTION ROOM FIRE CAUSES SCARE
A film fire in the projection room of the Rex Theater, 827 W. Third Street late yesterday sent a small number of spectators rushing into the street. No one was injured. Police reported the only damage done was to the film.
There is a nice photo of the La Mar at the Manhattan Village mall. It is one of an exhibition of several old Manhattan Beach photos. I would say that the style of the theater is Art Deco.
I would call it Art Deco for the marquee. I don’t know how you would describe the rest of the building.
The Normandie was advertised at 4817 S. per the LA Times in 1925. I believe that should be the proper address. I may get a chance to go by there tomorrow.
The Muse was advertised in the LA Times on 9/6/25. Address was 417 S. Main.
LA Times reported that the Ritz was close to opening on 4/26/25. Architect was Carl Boller. Seating capacity was 1500.
I just noticed the status at the top of the page. Status should be closed.Glad the photos brought back some memories. I can’t help wondering what the inside looks like, though. Too bad the Conservancy doesn’t extend its program to East LA.
Here is a more contemporary picture:
http://tinyurl.com/youoj8
Here is the text of an ad in the LA Times dated 10/8/55:
Announcing the Re-Opening of the
SKY PILOT REVIVAL CENTER
Permanent Evangelistic Headquarters
89th & Western
Formerly Alto Theater
Holy Ghost Revival 2:30 p.m.
Here are the photos:
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Here are some photos I took in June 2007:
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Here are the photos from June 2007:
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