Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Grauman's Chinese Theatre is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California (map), United States.
The original Chinese Theatre was commissioned following the success of the nearby Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which opened in 1922. Both are in Exotic Revival style architecture. Built by a partnership headed by Sid Grauman over 18 months beginning in January 1926, the theater opened May 18, 1927, with the premiere of Cecil B. DeMille's The King of Kings. It has since been home to many premieres, including the 1977 launch of George Lucas' Star Wars, as well as birthday parties, corporate junkets, and three Academy Awards ceremonies. Among the theatre's features are the concrete blocks set in the forecourt, which bear the signatures, footprints, and handprints of popular motion picture personalities from the 1920s to the present day.
Originally named Grauman's Chinese Theatre, it was renamed Mann's Chinese Theatre in 1973; the name lasted until 2001, after which it reverted to its original name. On January 11, 2013, Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL Corporation purchased the facility's naming rights.
In 2013, the Chinese Theatre partnered with IMAX Corporation to convert the house into a custom-designed IMAX theater. The newly renovated theater seats 932 people and features one of the largest movie screens in North America.
History
- Wikipedia article: Grauman's Chinese Theatre History
A Personal Note from Robin
The film Oklahoma! (1955) opened on a roadshow basis at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on November 18, 1955. My family attended this World Premiere.
See also Western Days and/or Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
External links
- Map and list of forecourt handprints at TCL Chinese Theatre
- Grauman's Chinese Theatre Imprints at Classic Movie Hub
- handprint & footprint Map
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