Grand Cinema

Step back to the days of the big single screen, spacious auditoriums, and a marquee announcing the latest feature. Explore Southern California’s classic movie houses from the days before the megaplex.

Neon Theatres

Head out after dark for Southern California’s glowing theatre marquees and towering neon blades. The show often began along the sidewalk, before a ticket ever changed hands.

Broadway Theatres

Take a walk along downtown Los Angeles’ Broadway, where grand movie palaces brought elaborate entrances and bright marquees to a busy shopping street. There’s plenty to admire before reaching the auditorium.

Hollywood Theatres

Explore Hollywood’s classic theatres, from familiar premiere destinations to neighborhood movie houses along Hollywood and Sunset boulevards. These are places where the buildings sometimes became as recognizable as the stars on screen.

Westwood Theatres

Take a trip through Westwood Village, where distinctive towers and glowing marquees made a night at the movies easy to spot. These classic theatres brought big-screen entertainment to the streets near UCLA.