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8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90221 Map
310 652-1330
Fox Wilshire Theatre Est. 1929
| Designed by S. Charles Lee |
8840 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Map
Padua Hills Theatre Est. 1930 National Register 
Designed by Marston and Maybury
4467 Via Padova, Claremont, CA 91711 Map
Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 Map
213 628-2772
| Designed by Balch and Stanberry |
4549 E Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA 90022 Map
Golden Gate Theatre Est. 1927 National Register
| Designed by the William and Clifford Balch in the Spanish Churrigueresque style. This 1,454 seat theatre was recently sold to Walgreens and may be drastically altered. Read the story and see my photo in the August 31, 2003 issue of The Los Angeles Times Magazine, page 5. |
5170 E Whittier Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90022 Map
The Old Town Music Hall
...where classic silent films have been regularly scheduled in an authentic 1920s movie house with the Mighty WurliTzer accompanying since 1968
140 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA 90245 Map
310 322-2592
Alex Theatre Est. 1924 National Register
| Designed by Arthur G. Lindley and Charles R. Selkirk |
216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203 Map
Highland Theatre Building
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 549
| A three-story concrete structure in a Moorish style designed by noted theater architect L. A. Smith. It is the only remaining theater on what was once Pasadena Avenue. Declared: 10/2/91 |
5600 N Figueroa Street, Highland Park, CA 90042 Map
ArcLight Cinerama Dome Est. 1963
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 659
| Designed by Welton Becket, it's the world's only concrete geodesic dome. Declared 12/18/1998 |
6360 W. Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 464-1478
Egyptian Theatre Est. 1922
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 584
| Built in 1922 from a design by Meyer & Holler, one of the most respected architectural firms in Los Angeles during that era. Declared: 9/21/93 |
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
El Capitan Theatre Est. 1926
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 495
| Built in 1926, the interior auditorium was designed by renowned architect G. Albert Lansburgh in an East Indian Revival style. The exterior is in Spanish Baroque Revival style and was designed by the architectural firm of Morgan, Walls & Clements. Declared: 6/12/90 | 
Adriene Biondo |
6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 467-7674
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6508 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
Grauman's Chinese Theatre Est. 1927
California State Historic Landmark 55
| Sid Grauman's second theatre in Hollywood opened on May 18, 1927 with Cecil B. DeMille's film "King of Kings." Designed by Meyer & Holler and oriental in its colorful decor. Its forecourt, where movie star hand and footprints are preserved in cement, is a top tourist attraction. Declared: 6/5/68 |
6925 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
323 464-8111
Pantages Theatre Est. 1930
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 193
| Designed in 1929 by architect B. Marcus Priteca and interior decorator Anthony Heinsbergen, the theatre is an exceptional example of 1920’s and 1930’s Art Deco architecture. Opened on June 4, 1930 as the last and largest in a chain of theaters operated by vaudeville magnate Alexander Pantages, the interior is considered by many to be the most magnificent example of theater architecture in Los Angeles. Declared: 7/5/78 |
6233 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
Ritz Theatre Est. 1939
The Silent Movie Theatre Est. 1942
Designed by Harry Wright
6656 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
| The only silent cinema in the U.S.A. |
611 N Fairfax Ave., Hollywood, CA 90036 Map
323 655-2520
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4473 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90027 Map
323 660-6639
Vogue Theatre Est. 1934
Warner Brothers Hollywood Theatre Est. 1928
Designed by S. Charles Lee
6675 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 572
| Completed in 1928 from a design by prominent theater architect G. Albert Lansburgh as a four-story, Italianate/Beaux Arts retail/office/theater building. Declared: 2/9/93 |
6433 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 Map
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2500 block W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305 Map
Academy Theatre Est. 1939 more photos...
| Designed by S. Charles Lee. Now owned and beautifully maintained by the Academy Cathedral. |
3100 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305 Map
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100 block N Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301 Map
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3100 block W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303 Map
Arcade Theater Est. 1910
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 525
| Designed by Morgan and Walls |
532 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map
Belasco Theatre Est. 1926
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 476
| Completed in 1926, this six-story reinforced concrete structure, designed by the architectural firm of Morgan, Walls & Clements. Its eclectic cast stone decorations display Churrigueresque, Spanish Renaissance, Moorish, and Gothic details. The shallow auditorium, specifically designed for legitimate drama, places all patrons within hearing distance of the stage. Declared: 1/30/90 |
1050 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Map
Cameo Theater Est. 1910
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 524
| Formerly Clune's Broadway. Designed by Alfred F. Rosenheim in a Beaux Arts interpretation of Italian Renaissance style. Constructed in 1910, the Cameo was the longest continually operational movie theater in the state until it closed in the early 1990's. Its builder, William Clune, was one of the pioneers of the film production and distribution industry. Declared: 3/20/91 |
526 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map
El Rey Theater Est. 1936
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 520
| Built in 1936 and was designed by C.L. Balch. It is an excellent example of an Art Deco neighborhood movie theater. Declared: 2/26/91 |
5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Map
323 936-6400
| Designed by Morgan and Walls. |
744 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
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3300 W 43rd Place, Los Angeles, CA 90008 Map
Los Angeles Theatre Est. 1931
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 225
| The building was designed in the Baroque style by Los Angeles' best known theater architect, S. Charles Lee. The theater opened on January 30, 1931. It has been described as the master work of a distinguished architect, reflecting the glory of the film industry in Southern California in its most opulent times. Declared: 8/15/79 |
615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
Mayan Theatre Est. 1927
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 460
| Designed in 1927 by Morgan, Walls & Clements with Mayan decorations by Francisco Cornejo, this theater was intended to house live musical comedy presentations. Declared: 10/17/89 |
1038 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Map
Million Dollar Theatre Est. 1918 National Register
| The building design is by Albert C. Martin and the interior design is by William Lee Woolett. |
307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map
Orpheum Theatre Est. 1926
| Designed by G. Albert Landsburgh |
842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
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630 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
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812 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
| Designed by John M. Cooper |
518 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Map
| Designed by Weeks and Day | 
Adriene Biondo |
703 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
Tower Theatre Est. 1927
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 450
| This terra-cotta-clad building is located on the corner of Broadway and 8th Street. Built in 1927 and designed by noted theater architect S. Charles Lee, it is his first theater design of eclectic style with French elements. It is notable as downtown Los Angeles' first theater built with provisions for sound films. The art-glass window over the entry is notable. Declared: 8/16/89 |
802 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Map
Westlake Theatre Building
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 546
| Designed by Richard D. Bates in the Spanish Colonial Revival style with Churrigueresque detailing. Now an indoor swap meet. Declared: 9/24/91 |
636 1/2 S Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057 Map
Wiltern Theatre/Pellissier Building Est. 1930
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 118
| Designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements, construction of the Pellissier Building began in October 1930. The blue-green, terra cotta-covered tower is described as French Zig-Zag Moderne styling. Its ornate Wiltern Theatre with an interior by G. Albert Landsburgh housed the largest theatre pipe organ in the western United States. Declared: 5/16/73 |
3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Map
El Portal Theatre Est. 1926
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 573
| Completed in 1926, this two-story Spanish Renaissance Revival retail/office/theater building was designed by theater architect L. A. Smith. Declared: 2/9/93 |
5265 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601 Map
818 508-4200
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2588 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Map
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2670 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Map
Raymond Theatre Est. 1919 National Register
| The Raymond Theatre is a 2,000 seat theater which opened as a vaudeville theater in the 1920's. In the 1950's it became the Crown Theatre, and was one of Pasadena's premier movie theaters. In 1971, it was renamed Perkins Palace and presented some of the top name artists in commercial music until the theater closed for redevelopment in 1990. It is one of three remaining examples of Georgian, Beau-Arts architectural style theaters left in the United States today. The Raymond Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and also qualifies as a State of California Landmark. |
129 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 Map
Pomona Fox Theater National Register
Designed by C.A. Balch
102 3rd St., Pomona, CA 91766 Map
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18443 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 Map
Warner Grand Theatre Est. 1931 National Register
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 251
| Formerly Warner Brothers Theatre. Built in 1931 and designed in Art Deco style by B. Marcus Priteca, renowned theater architect, the theater still houses original murals and furnishings. Declared: 8/25/82 John R. Kielbasa |
478 West Sixth Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Map
310 548-3030
Aero Theatre Est. 1939
1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Map
310 395-4990
Nu Wilshire Theatre Est. 1931
1314 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403 Map
310 394-8099
La Reina Theatre Est. 1938
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 290
| The La Reina Theatre opened in 1938 and designed by eminent Los Angeles architect S. Charles Lee. The 875-seat theater was a one-story Streamline Moderne building and was the most stylistically sophisticated theater ever built in the San Fernando Valley. In 1987, its interior was gutted for shops and its facade and marquee were preserved and incorporated into the La Reina Fashion Plaza. Declared: 2/15/85 |
14626 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 Map
Rialto Theatre Est. 1925 National Register
| Designed by L.A. Smith |
1023 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Map
626 799-9567
| Now a bookstore |
12136 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 Map
818 505-9528
Bob Morris |
11272 Santa Monica Blvd, West Los Angeles, CA 90025 Map
310 478-6379
Loyola Theatre Est. 1948
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 259
| Built in 1948, this distinctive Baroque-Moderne style structure was designed by Clarence J. Smale. Its etched glass doors, ticket booth, and interior murals are one of a kind. Declared: 12/17/82 |
8610 S Sepulveda Blvd, Westchester, CA 90045 Map
Bruin Theater Est. 1937
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 361
| It was designed by prolific theater architect S. Charles Lee in 1937. The Streamline Moderne marquee is the principal visual feature of the facade. Declared: 6/21/88 |
948 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Map
310 248-6266
The Westwood Crest Theatre Est. 1941
Constructed in 1941 by Frances Seymour Fonda, the second wife of Henry Fonda and mother of Peter and Jane Fonda.
1262 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Map
310 474-7866
Fox Village Theater Est. 1931
L.A. Historic Cultural Monument 362
| Completed in 1931, this theater was the first entertainment facility in Westwood Village. Designed by P. P. Lewis in Spanish/Classical revival style for the Janss Corporation. The exterior remains virtually unchanged, with the original neon sign. Declared: 6/21/88 |
945 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Map