This location and adjacent alleyway was used in a 1975 episode of Kolchak the Nightstalker episode title “Chopper”.
There was also an episode of “LAPD Life on the Beat” circa 1997 that a guy at the Regent had his wallet lifted. It showed the inside of the place as the officers were waiting outside for the manager to let them through the security cages that had been built. this was the only time ever I have seen what the setup was like in its era as a Porno House, showed a counter where they sold canned food to the transients that would occupy the place.
Really sad to have seen the place decline however it appears a new dawn may emerge for the old Regent.
I recently visited the Westlake and after asking the guard nicely was permitted to visit the loggia, was an awesome thing to have been able to see.
Although very cluttered with life size Santa Claus statues poised near the projection room there was still much of its glorious past to be found.
Hopefully a restoration project can be started as the murals are in dire need of restoration.
This location and adjacent alleyway was used in a 1975 episode of Kolchak the Nightstalker episode title “Chopper”.
There was also an episode of “LAPD Life on the Beat” circa 1997 that a guy at the Regent had his wallet lifted. It showed the inside of the place as the officers were waiting outside for the manager to let them through the security cages that had been built. this was the only time ever I have seen what the setup was like in its era as a Porno House, showed a counter where they sold canned food to the transients that would occupy the place.
Really sad to have seen the place decline however it appears a new dawn may emerge for the old Regent.