Cinne Arts Theatre
5651 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
5651 Hollywood Boulevard,
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
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Functions: Retail
Styles: Art Deco
Previous Names: Cinne Arts Theater
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Located on the ground floor, of a two storey Art Deco style building. The Cinne Arts Theatre was opened as an adult movie theatre in June 1970. It was operating 24 hours a day in the 1970’s as an adult theatre.
The space became retail use as a home decor, arts and gift shop who later vacated. It remains in other retail use.
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A vintage 1970’s photograph showing the Cinne Arts Theatre:
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The home decor shop has moved out and the space is once again empty.
As a result of the economic recession that hit this state under Arnie’s reign.
Bill Osco’s first film Whatever Happened to Stud Flame played here in June 1970 which was busted by the police as a result. There was a lengthy court case which was covered by the AP.
First ad: June 16th, 1970. It can be seen in the photo section.
Landlords vs. Adult Cinemas:
http://latimes.newspapers.com/clip/6124681/adult_theatres_vs_landlords/
http://latimes.newspapers.com/clip/6124759/landlords_vs_adult_cinema_ii/
http://latimes.newspapers.com/clip/6124804/landlords_vs_adult_theatres_iii/
The Cinne Arts Theatre can be seen in the 1977 Robert Altman produced, Robert Benton directed feature “The Late Show”. In a scene where Bill Macy’s character is tracked down by the film’s antagonists. He is seen viewing an adult picture. Both the exterior and interiors are seen.