Monday, 4 May 2020

Art-Deco Los Angeles & New York

Laurence Bennett, 1931.
Joan Crawford.
Grauman's Chinese Theater in April 1932
colourized version.

In this photo we’re treated to a bird’s eye view looking east along Hollywood Boulevard from the roof of the Roosevelt Hotel. It was taken in April 1932, so Grauman’s Chinese Theater would have been gearing up for the lavish premiere of MGM’s all-star “Grand Hotel” on 29 April 1932 ahead of an 11-week run

We can also see the parking lot next to the theater, and across Orchid Avenue (now gone) the Hollywood Hotel (also gone) sits nestled among a thicket of trees. On the north side of the Highland Ave corner is the Hollywood First National Bank building, which is still around but stands empty, which is surprising considering its prime location.

Harold Lloyd's 'High and dizzy' in a double bill with 'The fighting chance' in 1920.
Garbo talks in 'Anna Christie'.

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