Chinese Theater

Grauman's Chinese Theater is one of the most famous attraction of Hollywood. Seeing Grauman's Chinese Theater is a must. Grauman's Chinese Theater is not just a theater. It plays a significant role in Hollywood.

The opening of Graumans Chinese Theater

Grauman's Chinese Theater opened in Hollywood, California on May 18, 1927. The grand opening of the Grauman's Chinese Theater marked the most important and spectacular theater opening. Movies stars all congregated at the opening and fans clustered and riot broke out. The film being premiered at the opening night of the Grauman's Chinese Theater was Cecil B. DeMille's “The King of Kings,” which was preceded by "Glories of the Scriptures," a live prologue devised by master showman Sid Grauman. A Wurlitzer organ and 65-piece orchestra provided music for the prologue. The Grauman's Chinese Theater opened to the public the following day on May 19, 1927.

Chinese Theater History

The Chinese Theater history started with Grauman who built a million dollar theater in downtown Los Angeles and the Egyptian Theater just a few blocks from the Graumans Chinese Theater. Grauman wanted to build his dream theater and with the help of the Real Estate guru C.E. Toberman, Grauman developed the plans for what is known today as the Graumans Chinese Theater. the architech was Raymond Kennedy. Graumans Chinese Theater cost $2 million dollars to build and took 18 months.

Who owns the Graumans Chinese Theater?

Grauman never owned the theatre outright. Grauman held a one-third interest with his partners, Howard Schenck, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. In  1929, Grauman sold his share to Fox West Coast Theatres and was the Managing Director of the theatre until his death in 1950.

The address of the Grauman's Chinese Theater is:

Grauman's Chinese Theater
6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA
323-464-8111