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Description
Exterior and interior views of Pantages Theatre. Architect: Benjamin Marcus Priteca and Anthony B. Heinsbergen (decorating). Mott no. 653 refers to Pathages Theatre Production, Mott no. 655 refers to Electrical Research Products Co. File proof no.:k-2-1. 1992-2624 (653-62). View of large instrument panel with many switches and levers possibly used for sound and lighting -- 1992-2625 (653-66). Art deco style architecture features decorative carved ceiling and walls -- 1992-2626 (653-68). Wall and ceiling detailed in art deco style with ornamental carved pillars and panelling -- 1992-2627 (653-69). Ornamental ceiling centerpiece and chandeliar are in art deco style -- 1992-2628 (653-73). Decorative stage features heavy silk curtain surrounded by guilded carved wall with three murals framed above -- 1992-2629 (653-88). Full view of lower seating and balcony seating with detail of centerpiece featuring chandeliar and ornametal ceiling -- 1992-2630 (653-90). View of stage with suspended speaker box showing sound system for theatre -- 1992-2631 (653-92). Ornamental ceiling centerpiece features carved wood panels with chandeliar in center -- 1992-2632 (653-95). Decorative wall features carved figures with art deco style columns -- 1992-2633 (653-97). Art deco style architecture features decorative stairwell with large carved figures one holding a movie camera and the other with an airplane -- 1992-2634 (653-98). Detail view of seats and chandelier and decorative walls -- 1992-2635 (653-99). View of art deco style ceiling and wall from balcony feature carved ornamental wall figures and ceiling centerpiece with chandelier -- 1992-2636 (653-106). Art deco style Marquee shows "The Texan" with Gary Cooper, Fanchon & Marcos -- 1992-2637 (653-108). Art deco style building features large carved figure atop center of roof -- 1992-2638 (653-112). Side entrance of building near parking lot -- 1992-2639 (653-119). Art deco style building features large marquee between to carved figures atop roof. Marquee reads "Maurice Chevalier, 'The Big Pony', Claudette Colbert, F & M 'Victor Herbert Idea', Sunkist Chorus & Slim Martin, Special Attraction, Rose Perfect, in person" -- 1992-2640 (655-7). Room features tiled floor with multiple stage lights and spot lights. Film projectors continue along row. Also have negative: no. 25,885 (5x5 in.) for 1992-2639.
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
17 photographic prints ; 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. and 10 x 8 in. or smaller.
Identifier
(C)001407754CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Pantages Theater (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Photographs Motion picture cameras Motion picture theaters--California--Los Angeles Marquees--California--Los Angeles Architectural decorations & ornaments--California--Los Angeles Chandeliers Stairways--California--Los Angeles Lobbies--California--Los Angeles Sound equipment & supplies Stages (Platforms) Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints
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