Opened: as the Monica Theatre. It's on the south side of the street four blocks east of Fairfax. Thanks to Eric Lynxwiler for sharing this c. It's on Flickr. Note "International" added in neon under the theatre's name. Architect: Unknown. This big ad appeared opening day, March 15, Thanks to Mike Rivest for locating it.
Visit his site: Movie-Theatre. Beginning in the late 50s, the theatre was calling itself the Monica International. A card from Pussycat.
Thanks to Adsausage for sharing this. Lew Ayres is stepping out of his car in this great shot looking east on Santa Monica Blvd. A bit of the Monica Theatre is over on the right. Lew is headed for a junky art and antique shop run by Steven Geray.
Vincent Sherman directed. The cinematography was by Ernest Haller. See the Historic L. Theatres in Movies post for more about the film as well as another shot a moment later. Hi, Bret -- Thanks for spotting my directional goof. I fixed it. And also thanks for the information about "Hot Rod Gang. Your contribution is much appreciated. Is this theater for sale? Call or text me if you know someone willing to sell in these areas. Thank you. Abbey Douglas Elliman of Beverly Hills.
West Hollywood, CA map. A January ad. Thanks to Ken McIntyre for finding it. By the theatre had started a slide toward soft-core porno. A story appearing in May noted that the film was then celebrating its 15th week.
