I moved to Downey, CA in 1971 at age 7 from NC. Been to 100’s of movies here over the years between 1971 to 1991. Then, moved to Apple Valley, CA in 1991. After moving to the high desert, I would still drive my family back to Downey to visit the Avenue. Last movie I saw was The 6th Day and Unbreakable. I also remember seeing Friday the 13th part 1 in 1980 here. This site says the Avenue was opened in 1922, That makes it older than the Chinese Theater May 18, 1927. When I met my wife in 1985 she worked at the Chinese Theatre. :)
I moved to Downey, CA in 1971 at age 7 from NC. Been to 100’s of movies here over the years between 1971 to 1991. Then, moved to Apple Valley, CA in 1991. After moving to the high desert, I would still drive my family back to Downey to visit the Avenue. Last movie I saw was The 6th Day and Unbreakable. I also remember seeing Friday the 13th part 1 in 1980 here. This site says the Avenue was opened in 1922, That makes it older than the Chinese Theater May 18, 1927. When I met my wife in 1985 she worked at the Chinese Theatre. :)