Comments from kencmcintyre - Cinema Treasures

kencmcintyre commented about California Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 1:47 pm

Spanish movie premiere:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics18/00028668.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Granada Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 1:45 pm

More photos:
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kencmcintyre commented about Golden Gate Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 1:39 pm

1930:
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kencmcintyre commented about Fox Venice Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 10:00 am

Artist’s sketch, from the LA Library:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics49/00044365.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Fox Belmont Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:56 am

1926:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics18/00028701.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Grand Theater on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:53 am

LA Library dates this photo as 1/31/33, but I think it’s from a much earlier date:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics22/00045572.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Grand Theater on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:50 am

Here are some additional interior photos from 1936:

http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036859.jpg
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036856.jpg
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kencmcintyre commented about Mason Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:45 am

Interior renovation, 1941. The girls do not appear to be working too hard:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics26/00032557.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Carthay Circle Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:42 am

Go on the LA Library website, www.lapl.org, and click on photo collections. Put in your keyword such as Egyptian or Carthay.

Here is a 1944 photo:
http://jpg2.lapl.org/pics47/00058293.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about RKO Hillstreet Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:38 am

The LA Library dates this photo as May 5, 1947, but the shot is clearly from the late 20’s or early 30’s:

http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036956.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Paradise Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:33 am

Here is an expanded view of the photo at the top of the page, from 1950:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036955.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Vogue Theatre on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:26 am

This is an artist’s sketch of the remodeled Fox West Coast Vogue Theater in 1959:

http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics49/00044346.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Clune's Auditorium on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:20 am

Interior, 1966:
http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics26/00032521.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Vista Theater Hollywood on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:17 am

1980:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics18/00028722.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about New Beverly Cinema on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:14 am

1983:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics18/00028702.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Vista Theater Hollywood on Dec 26, 2005 at 9:12 am

1983:
http://jpg3.lapl.org/pics18/00028704.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Grand Theater on Dec 26, 2005 at 8:59 am

The LA Library describes this theater as the first Orpheum, between 2nd and 3rd on Spring. The Lyceum later occupied that spot. The photo is from 1886:

http://jpg1.lapl.org/pics34/00036867.jpg

kencmcintyre commented about Alamo Drafthouse New Mission Cinema on Dec 23, 2005 at 7:23 am

Thanks for the info. Both the Tower and the Grand on Mission are listed.

kencmcintyre commented about Victoria Theatre on Dec 22, 2005 at 5:09 pm

New Follies, circa 1960s:
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kencmcintyre commented about World Theatre on Dec 22, 2005 at 5:02 pm

Undated photo:
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kencmcintyre commented about Tower Theatre on Dec 22, 2005 at 4:51 pm

Interior:
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kencmcintyre commented about Tivoli Theatre on Dec 22, 2005 at 4:48 pm

1920s:
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1918:
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kencmcintyre commented about Strand American Conservatory Theater (ACT) on Dec 22, 2005 at 4:42 pm

Here is a photo of the Sun, later the Strand, in 1920:

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kencmcintyre commented about Strand American Conservatory Theater (ACT) on Dec 22, 2005 at 4:40 pm

The UA is listed under Market Street Cinema. Here are some interior photos of the Strand:

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kencmcintyre commented about St. Francis Theatre & Baronet Theatre on Dec 22, 2005 at 4:30 pm

Strand, 1919. Anyone know what a nabimbaphone is?

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