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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The structure at 11043 Magnolia Boulevard in North Hollywood was constructed circa 1926 and originally served at a Boys Scouts of America Hall. It operated briefly operated as the Turf Club in 1937-38, and in 1939 was converted into a theater for live performance and named the Little Theatre of North Hollywood. In 1942, the name was changed to the North Hollywood Playhouse, and hosted live performances for the next four decades. Between 1950-1955, the playhouse was also operated as the Candlelight Theatre and the Resident Playhouse. The building was demolished in 1983. Photograph caption dated November 28, 1950 reads, "Grand opening of the 'Candlelight Theater' at 11043 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, will be tonight with presentation of 'Today's Children,' a three-act play starring Lee Prather, Mardelle Andre and Walter Freeman. Theater is old 'North Hollywood Playhouse' which burned last year. It is operated by Jerry Sullivan and Glenn Fielding."
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