Warner Grand Theatre facts for kids
Warner Grand Theater, 2008
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| Former names | Warner Bros. Theatre San Pedro Theatre Teatro Juarez |
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| Address | 478 W. 6th St. San Pedro, Los Angeles, California United States |
| Owner | City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department |
| Type | movie palace |
| Current use | cinema and live event venue |
| Opened | January 20, 1931 |
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Warner Grand Theatre
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Architect | B. Marcus Priteca |
| Architectural style | Art Deco, Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 98001633 |
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| Added to NRHP | January 21, 1999 |
The Warner Grand Theatre is a beautiful old movie palace located in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. It first opened its doors on January 20, 1931. This amazing building is at 478 West 6th Street.
The theatre was designed by architect B. Marcus Priteca and interior designer Anthony Heinsbergen. They used a cool style called Art Deco and Moderne. This theatre was one of three fancy movie palaces they designed for Warner Bros. in the Los Angeles area. The other two were in Beverly Hills and Huntington Park. Priteca also designed the famous Pantages Theatre.
The City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department bought the theatre in 1996. They still manage it today.
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Discover the Warner Grand Theatre
The Warner Grand Theatre is a special place. It is one of three "neighborhood picture palaces" built by Warner Brothers Studio. These theatres were designed to be grand and beautiful.
Inside the Theatre
The theatre has seats for 1,489 people. There are 889 seats on the main floor. Another 600 seats are on the mezzanine and balcony. Even though it was built for movies, it has a stage for live shows. This stage is great for concerts, dance, musicals, and plays. It can also still show films.
Who Manages the Theatre?
The City of Los Angeles bought the Warner Grand Theatre in 1996. The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) runs it. They make sure the theatre is available for artists and groups. This helps local community groups use the space at a good price.
More Than Just Shows
The Warner Grand Theatre is also a popular spot for filming. You might see it in commercials, TV shows, movies, and music videos. It's also used for special events like weddings.
A group called the Grand Vision Foundation helps the theatre. They are a non-profit organization based in San Pedro. They help promote shows, upgrade equipment, and restore the theatre's beauty.
A Look Back: History of the Warner Grand
The Warner Grand Theatre is the last of its kind. The Warner Beverly Hills Theatre was torn down. The Huntington Park Warner theatre was changed a lot. This makes the Grand Theatre very special because it is still mostly original.
In the mid-1990s, the theatre was not well cared for. Even though it was named a historical monument in 1982, it needed help. People worried it might be torn down.
Saving the Theatre
In 1995, a group of local people formed the Grand Vision Foundation. They wanted to save the historic building. Their hard work paid off! The City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department bought the theatre in 1996.
Since then, people have been working to restore the theatre. They also work to bring new shows and events there. In 1999, the Warner Grand Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a very important historical building.
Movies and More Today
Today, the Warner Grand Theatre shows many different films. It hosts foreign films, art films, and family movies. These are presented by groups like Cinema Grand and the Grand Vision Foundation. It also hosts the Los Angeles Harbor International Film Festival and the San Pedro International Film Festival.
Jack L. Warner, who helped build the theatre, called it "The Castle of Your Dreams." The Warner Grand Theatre has also been a filming location for several movies. These include Remote Control (1988), What's Love Got to Do with It (1993), Pearl Harbor (2001), and Babylon (2022 film).
Images for kids
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An exit sign inside the theatre.
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A beautiful tapestry.
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A lounge area.
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A fancy light fixture.
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Another view of the auditorium.
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Another view of the lounge.
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A unique bathroom.
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