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Laemmle Theatres (/ ˈ l ɛ m l i / LEM-lee) is a Los Angeles-based arthouse movie theater chain owned and operated by Robert Laemmle and his son Greg. The company's first theater, bought in 1938 [1] by Robert's father Max and uncle Kurt, both cousins of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, was located in Highland Park.
The Rialto was designed in 1925 by Lewis Arthur Smith, who designed the Vista Theater. [4] The Rialto's architectural style was described in The Los Angeles Times as "an odd mashup of Spanish Baroque and Egyptian kitsch." [3] The theater has an orchestra pit and its original design featured balcony seating along both sides of a deep stage. [5]
Theatre du Lycée Français de San Francisco (TLF) Lycee Francais de San Francisco, 1201 Ortega Street Sunset District 325 [33] Venetian Room: Fairmont San Francisco: Nob Hill venue for cabaret performances, [34] and where Tony Bennett first sang, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" [35] Victoria Theatre: 2961-16th Street Mission District
The Nuart was built in 1929. The Nuart was bought by Landmark Theatres in 1974 and was the first Landmark theater, soon joined by others including the UC Theater in Berkeley. [2] The theater was remodelled in 2006 and currently seats 303 people. [citation needed] In February 2024, the Nuart celebrated its 50th anniversary. [3]
Laemmle Theatres sold the Pasadena building in 2020 and has been operating the theater under a lease-back agreement. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...
Landmark Theatres last year took over the lease of Laemmle's Playhouse 7 location. Luxury cinema circuit iPic also has a foothold in Pasadena. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times .
Landmark Theatre Corporation began as Parallax Theatres and was founded in 1974 by Kim Jorgensen with the opening of the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles, the Sherman in Sherman Oaks, the Rialto in South Pasadena, and the Ken in San Diego. Steve Gilula and Gary Meyer became partners in 1976, as the chain expanded as Landmark. [5]
The Room premiered on June 27, 2003, at the Laemmle Fairfax and Fallbrook theaters in Los Angeles. Wiseau additionally arranged a screening for the cast and the press at one of the venues, renting a searchlight to sit in front of the theater, and arriving in a limousine. [6] Ticket buyers were given a free copy of the film's soundtrack on CD.