yes but they didn’t always demolish the foundation….they just throw dirt over it and some asphalt. I notice when they started digging down for the parking garage where the westminster hotel stood there were all of these underground brick walls.
That sounds enchanting rm71…..is it available on dvd yet? I’d love to get some screen shots from that show since there are so few photos of this place.
At least its structurally mostly there. I can’t even imagine how much money it would cost to re-leaf all of the silver that nutball painted over in the 80’s. I was there a few months ago and it made me sick to think that silver was under all of that black and maroon paint.
I wish they would use the name of the longest incarnation and best known name for a theater instead of the last used name. The first known name has the same problems. Many times the last/first used name is fairly obscure and makes it difficult to locate on the site, especially for new users who might not realize that it is possible to search by previous names. Sometimes stringent rules don’t benefit the big picture. I think it should be up to the operators of this site to choose the name that makes it easiest to find.
I’ve been there a few times and there’s a strange musty smell in the theater. Has anyone else smelled it? I’m glad the building is intact. I wish they wouldn’t have installed those horrible sliding aluminum windows on the front. Yuck.
I think I posted something similar on Mar 3, 2006 above but I’ve never seen that photo. I think this building was similar to the still standing Friday Morning Club (Variety Arts) on Figueroa right north of Olympic. A theater with a few auditoriums and meeting rooms above. Thanks for the photo!
Here’s something from the day before this theater opened:
(March 19, 1922 LA Times)
JUNIOR HOUSE TO OPEN.
Tomorrow afternoon the new Hillstreet Theater of the Junior Orpheum Circuit at Eighth and Hill will open its doors to the public without any formal ceremonies. The new theater is a model of the most advanced ideas in theater construction, and embodies many new features for the comfort and pleasure of the patrons. Continuous vaudeville and exclusive photoplay showings will comprise the entertainment offered, with excellent musical programs rendered by a large orchestra, with Allen Hall directing and Charles Hayes O'Haver presiding at the mammoth three-manual Moller organ. The opening bill gives an excellent idea of the class of the attractions to be offered at the Hillstreet Theater and is sure to appeal to every taste. Gladys Buckridge and Billy Casey, the Ziegfeld stars, with one of the season’s most elaborate productions entitled “Ornamental Song Hits,” hold the headline position. They will be assisted by the clever Trado Twins, dancers, and Jack Thomas at the piano.
No….I put both because its listed at both addresses at different times. I don’t see it in the video. I see the El Rey at the one minute 20 seconds. It’s not the one that says christ is the answer after that, is it?
On my flickr photos above you can see the original brick arch from the upstairs inside. When I was there they said they were going to make the offices up there into a lounge.
Interesting…
(Nov. 3, 1967 LA Times)
A petition for a writ of mandate which would have forced the Police Commission to issue a permit for operation of the Galway Theater, 514 S. Main St., was denied by Superior Judge Benjamin Landis. Max B. Gardens, the theater operator, complained that when the commission in 1964 refused him a new license it violated his constitutional rights of free press and free speech. The commission contended that the type of films shown had led to many morals arrests.
I think you’re right ken.
yes but they didn’t always demolish the foundation….they just throw dirt over it and some asphalt. I notice when they started digging down for the parking garage where the westminster hotel stood there were all of these underground brick walls.
maybe you can see the wall on this map: View link
I hate reliving my childhood with these shows but I guess I have to for the sake of research….
That sounds enchanting rm71…..is it available on dvd yet? I’d love to get some screen shots from that show since there are so few photos of this place.
At least its structurally mostly there. I can’t even imagine how much money it would cost to re-leaf all of the silver that nutball painted over in the 80’s. I was there a few months ago and it made me sick to think that silver was under all of that black and maroon paint.
Ficus trees are pretty in the right place but they sure do destroy sidewalks.
I wish they would use the name of the longest incarnation and best known name for a theater instead of the last used name. The first known name has the same problems. Many times the last/first used name is fairly obscure and makes it difficult to locate on the site, especially for new users who might not realize that it is possible to search by previous names. Sometimes stringent rules don’t benefit the big picture. I think it should be up to the operators of this site to choose the name that makes it easiest to find.
Kenroe and Joe Vogel address the Grand Internationale at the beginning of the posts on this page.
I’ve been there a few times and there’s a strange musty smell in the theater. Has anyone else smelled it? I’m glad the building is intact. I wish they wouldn’t have installed those horrible sliding aluminum windows on the front. Yuck.
I think I posted something similar on Mar 3, 2006 above but I’ve never seen that photo. I think this building was similar to the still standing Friday Morning Club (Variety Arts) on Figueroa right north of Olympic. A theater with a few auditoriums and meeting rooms above. Thanks for the photo!
This is from June….I don’t know if they still have the money:
View link
Maybe I should make a graphic novel called The Life & Loves of the Trado Twins….hmmm.
Here’s something from the day before this theater opened:
(March 19, 1922 LA Times)
JUNIOR HOUSE TO OPEN.
Tomorrow afternoon the new Hillstreet Theater of the Junior Orpheum Circuit at Eighth and Hill will open its doors to the public without any formal ceremonies. The new theater is a model of the most advanced ideas in theater construction, and embodies many new features for the comfort and pleasure of the patrons. Continuous vaudeville and exclusive photoplay showings will comprise the entertainment offered, with excellent musical programs rendered by a large orchestra, with Allen Hall directing and Charles Hayes O'Haver presiding at the mammoth three-manual Moller organ. The opening bill gives an excellent idea of the class of the attractions to be offered at the Hillstreet Theater and is sure to appeal to every taste. Gladys Buckridge and Billy Casey, the Ziegfeld stars, with one of the season’s most elaborate productions entitled “Ornamental Song Hits,” hold the headline position. They will be assisted by the clever Trado Twins, dancers, and Jack Thomas at the piano.
{I wish I had a photo of those Trado Twins….}
It’s used for special events right now. I saw a few movies there last spring for Last Remaining Seats. Check here once in awhile:
http://www.milliondollartheater.com/Events.html
sorry, wrong link…here’s the right one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vokoban/2889597687/
Here’s a screenshot of the movie:
View link
No….I put both because its listed at both addresses at different times. I don’t see it in the video. I see the El Rey at the one minute 20 seconds. It’s not the one that says christ is the answer after that, is it?
Take a look at that map I made for the Main street thing….I think I outlined the hotel…maybe its wrong:
View link
Maybe they rerouted the entrance in the 50’s to the other building to make the front into retail or something.
On my flickr photos above you can see the original brick arch from the upstairs inside. When I was there they said they were going to make the offices up there into a lounge.
Interesting…
(Nov. 3, 1967 LA Times)
A petition for a writ of mandate which would have forced the Police Commission to issue a permit for operation of the Galway Theater, 514 S. Main St., was denied by Superior Judge Benjamin Landis. Max B. Gardens, the theater operator, complained that when the commission in 1964 refused him a new license it violated his constitutional rights of free press and free speech. The commission contended that the type of films shown had led to many morals arrests.
lol….I guess you’re brave. I was afraid they would suck my soul out and flush it down the toilet.
They are really creepy also….they practically do a cavity search when you go inside to make sure you don’t have a camera.
It doesn’t look the same inside….that idiotic church painted white latex over everything.