Does William Gabel know anything more about the demolishment of the Burbank? The theater has much historical significance, and the photo he provides is great.
The above photo of what is purportedly the Burbank Theatre, may not be the Burbank Theatre, although its frontage does look very similar. This should be checked. What year was this photo taken?
Most of the information about the above theater is incorrect. The theater was originally known at the Burbank Theatre, built by Dr. David Burbank, and opened in 1893. It was never known as the Morosco Theatre, nor was it owned by producer Oliver Morosco. Oliver Morosco leased the theater beginning in 1899. In January 1913 Morosco opened the Morosco Theater, the same theater that would in the 1980’s be known as the Globe. The Burbank was turned into a newsreel house in the 1930’s, and by the 1950’s was known as the Burbank Follies. Prior to its destruction in 1973, it was an x-rated movie house. The Burbank Theatre in 1912 played the original production of Peg o' My Heart, produced by Oliver Morosco.
Does William Gabel know anything more about the demolishment of the Burbank? The theater has much historical significance, and the photo he provides is great.
The above photo of what is purportedly the Burbank Theatre, may not be the Burbank Theatre, although its frontage does look very similar. This should be checked. What year was this photo taken?
Most of the information about the above theater is incorrect. The theater was originally known at the Burbank Theatre, built by Dr. David Burbank, and opened in 1893. It was never known as the Morosco Theatre, nor was it owned by producer Oliver Morosco. Oliver Morosco leased the theater beginning in 1899. In January 1913 Morosco opened the Morosco Theater, the same theater that would in the 1980’s be known as the Globe. The Burbank was turned into a newsreel house in the 1930’s, and by the 1950’s was known as the Burbank Follies. Prior to its destruction in 1973, it was an x-rated movie house. The Burbank Theatre in 1912 played the original production of Peg o' My Heart, produced by Oliver Morosco.