The exterior of the theater is currently being cleaned – work began last night. The huge graffitti on the stained glass window has also been removed. This is being paid for by the new owners, who also own the nearby State, Los Angeles and Palace Theatres.
I think the world premiere of “The Jazz Singer” took place in New York. The Los Angeles premiere took place at the Criterion Theater in late December 1927. The film moved over to the Tower in early 1928.
The exterior of the theater is currently being cleaned – work began last night. The huge graffitti on the stained glass window has also been removed. This is being paid for by the new owners, who also own the nearby State, Los Angeles and Palace Theatres.
Yes, the Akon video was filmed at the Orpheum in Los Angeles.
I think the world premiere of “The Jazz Singer” took place in New York. The Los Angeles premiere took place at the Criterion Theater in late December 1927. The film moved over to the Tower in early 1928.