Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 464-8111
Editorial Review for Grauman's Chinese Theatre – by Kim Cooper
The Background
Sid Grauman's legendary theater began screening blockbusters in 1927. Architects Meyer and Holler produced a confection of Chinese fantasy, replete with dragons, temple dogs and soaring roofs. The renowned cement courtyard bears stars' footprints and accompanying inscriptions.
The Experience
The courtyard brims with a bustling crowd of visitors anxious to slip their hands and feet into the imprints of their favorite bygone stars. Few ever reach the lobby, where you can enjoy the atmosphere in a less hectic setting. The main theater is still a great place to see a movie, and the side theaters are adequate. When your eyes adjust to the hall's velvety darkness, you'll spy a fascinating blend of paintings and fixtures that lend the room an air of Eastern mystery.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyAdult admission is $8.75 for the first screening every day.
ParkingSkip the street parking and head for the Hollywood & Highland garage (enter on Orange or Highland); it'll cost you $2 for four hours with validation.
Know Before You GoTake advantage of free ticket giveaways to TV show tapings. Look for clipboard-wielding folk in the late mornings and early afternoons.
User Reviews for Grauman's Chinese Theatre
08/16/2008 Posted by victorypix
There are a lot of places in Hollywood that are kind of a let down when you visit them, but the Chinese theater is actually really cool. Just make sure when you go there, you're going to a movie in the main theater - the big one - because there are a lot little theaters in the same complex, and you might think your tickets are to the movie in the big theater when they're actually for a little one. The little theaters aren't bad - they're just regular theaters and not nearly the same as the big main one.
11/23/2007 Posted by gychii
The Chinese Theatre is Hollywoood History. The fun outside is great to fill time before the movie. Inside, you'll find old Hollywood majesty. Concessions are generally pretty fast. Seating is amazing...take some time before the movie to sit and take it all in. If you can catch an opening expect a raucous crowd. I'd highly recommend you make some time for a movie here if you're from out of town.
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