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Theatre Main | Broadway | Hollywood | Neon | Other | Westwood | So CA Main
Costa Mesa is home to the Edwards Cinema Theatre. From the wonderful googie lettering to the rich neon signage, the Cinema is THE place to see movies in the area.
UPDATE 07/03 : The theater has been closed for a few years now, though the center and theatre building remains. An effort was made to preserve architectural lines by staying true to the modern style the entire center was designed in. The theatre is now a Paul Mitchell training center, and the gobs of glass and exterior supports remain. Many thanks to Steven Gertsen for update. 07-03
The Studio Theatre in San Bernardino is a great example of the types of old single-screen theatres that used to grace just about every neighborhood. This theatre on Baseline Road appears to have closed fairly recently, a fate bestowed upon numerous other venerable but lately, unprofitable single-screeners. Theatres like these may reopen again some day... but most likely become just another forgotten memory.
(Far left) The marquee at the Wiltern Theatre along the Wilshire Miracle Mile (Near left) The front entrance of the Wiltern
Yes, the rumors are true... the beloved Century Cinedomes will soon be no more. Remnants of an era just past, the Cinedomes were once THE place to go for a first run movie. But as times change and placeholders in history such as the Cinedomes become closed chapters. Northern California still has a few left.
Welcome to the famous Studio 1 Theatre. The location where stars used to hang out back in the late 1970's. Wait, wrong city? Well, this is the former Studio 1, past history unknown.
UPDATE 07/03 : This theater was once called 'The Ramona Theater'. "Born Free" played there during its first release (as well as many others). A grand old theater. After 1971 (I believe) the theater changed it's name to "Studio 1", and shortly thereafter began running Spanish language films. Many thanks to Ron Strong for update and info on the Studio 1. 07-03
As the heyday of the magnificent single-screen theatre passed, many of the majestic movie palaces were gutted, transformed into swap meet like bazaars, torn down, or converted to churches. This movie house in the San Joaquin Valley was formerly known as the Chief Theatre and is being put to good use as a church. Many thanks to Ralph Squillace for photos and info. UPDATE 07/07 : To the far right is a close-up shot of the facade of the Chief Theatre. 07-07
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Another
theatre designed by Landsburgh, the Wiltern in the Mid-Wilshire
area of Los Angeles is home to top current acts and stage shows. Also
along the "neon district", the Wiltern and its red neon signage
glowing on a clear and crisp night is a sight to behold. The building
towers over Wilshire Boulevard, one of the main arteries of the city.
