Mann Westwood Theatre (Demolished)
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's the Mann Westwood Theatre. For a while, the Westwood and
the Avco were the main "multiplexes" in Westwood Village (not
including the UA Cinema Center a few blocks away).
UPDATE 01/03 : The Mann Westwood is gone and
a Whole Foods is about to open in its place. The original structure is
still there, it's just been renovated. Many thanks to Chad Jones for update. 01-03
AVCO Theatre
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Speaking of the Avco, here's the AVCO Theatre off Wilshire, near
to the former location of Ships Westwood.
Mann Plaza Theatre
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Mann Plaza is not quite the spacious movie house that the
Village, Bruin, or National are. But, especially pre-90's, this was considered
one of the plush Westwood Village theatres.
UA Theatre
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's the UA Theatres in Westwood Village. A rather plain looking
front facade greets the excited movie goer.
UPDATE 1/03 : The UA Westwood is also closed
and Sav-on wants to put a store there. However, there is opposition to
the zoning change required. Many thanks to Chad Jones
for update.
Crest Theatre
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Crest Theatre in Westwood is a fantastic looking deco-like
neon theatre, which was renovated to the Crest sometime in the late 80's
or early 90's.
Looking down Weyburn Ave.
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
A trip to the newly redone Westwood Village usually includes a
walk through the shopping area, a stop at a coffee shop, a quick jaunt
over for a look at CDs at one of the numerous record stores, and a visit
to one of Westwood's historic theatres. From the Fox Village to the Crest,
Westwood is still home to some of the best and most spacious theatres
in the area. And, as an added bonus, visitors can find a good eatery nearby
just about all of Westwood's theatres.
Mann Bruin
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Just to the west of Westwood Boulevard and on the corner of Broxton and
Weyburn is the Mann Bruin Theatre, a survivor as a single screener
showing only first run movies. The outside of the theater is dwarfed by
the nearby Village Theatre, however sports a clean architectural look
on its own. Once home to such award winners as Chariots of Fire, The Bruin
continues to be a top-notch viewing location. This theatre remodeled in
the last few years and now sports modern projection equipment and seating
areas.
Mann Village
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Step across the street
and you will run into one of Southern California's most historic and
respected theatres. The Mann Village Theatre is one of a handful
of surviving "Fox" theatres of the olden day. The Village
was built in 1931 and still sports a towering spire shouting
the distinctive "Fox" lettering to anyone within a few blocks
of the theatre. This is definitely a first run theatre, and the interior
is extremely spacious and comfortable. Those who like to soak in ozone
can sit in the balcony section.
Mann Regent
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
In the center of the village is the Mann Regent Theatre located
on Broxton Avenue, made into a one way street in the 1990's. The Regent
is similar to other Westwood theatres and sports no really distinct architecture
on its own. However, its proximity to the Falafel King makes this one
of the places to visit as you make your rounds in Westwood Village.
Mann National (Demolished)
Westwood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Mann National is another large single screener showing top
notch first run movies. Just across the street from Circuit City, the
National frequently has large crowds wrapped around the building just
waiting to get in and at the butter flavoring. Distinctive to the National
is the huge blue sign with white lettering. Also notable is the curved
glass panes around the top of the theatre.
Mann Westwood Theatre (Demolished)
AVCO Theatre
Mann Plaza Theatre
UA Theatre
Crest Theatre
Looking down Weyburn Ave.
Mann Bruin
Mann Village
Mann Regent
Mann National (Demolished)
