About the photos:
All of the photos in this section are 2007 shots by Bill Counter.
Click on the images if you desire a larger view.
At left: Detail on the stairs to the balcony. This looks like the only thing in the lobby that hasn't been painted over many times. On the right: Sculpture on the landing near the restrooms. The decor is a mix of original touches and a Skouras era re-do.
On the left: The stairs looking down from balcony level.
On the right: A view down the main lobby toward the snack bar. The theatre entrance is a little farther off to the left.
The ceiling of the auditorium. It's in great condition (except for the downlights. Aside from column capitals on the sidewalls, not much else original is visible. The front is draped with some Skouras style scrolls along the side walls near the screen.
It's all plush and extremely well maintained. A great place to see a movie!
More images and information sources for the Village Theatre:
The thumbnail photos below are generally as displayed by Google, Yahoo or other databases for image searches for this theatre. Click on the image to see how it was found in context.
All images are subject to copyright.
California Movie Theatres with Best Sound
history.sandiego.edu/gen/ A nice view of the lobby from this Movie Theatre survey page.
A view of the Skouras-style interior from the same site.
Fox LA
www.myfoxla.com Here on this site's salute to local businesses we see this great wide angle view of the Village Theatre. full size view
Also on this site: lobby view
Hollywood 90038 on Photobucket
photobucket.com...hollywood90038
Hollywood 90038 has taken this lovely 2008 view of the ceiling of the Village Theatre. full size view
A photo by Hollywood 90038 of the front of the auditorium.
Also on Mr. Hollywood 90038's Photobucket pages: lobby view | looking up the stairs | snack bar | another view of the bar area | sculpture near restrooms |
L.A. Public Library Photo Collection
www.lapl.org There's the auditorium in an early view from the Library's collection. full size view
A lobby view from the LAPL collection.
Other photos of the theatre in the 1930's from the Library collection include: another lobby view | stairs at restroom level | lobby lounge area
LA Time Machines
Here's a great night view of the Fox theatre from this site's Los Angeles Movie Palaces page.
The site has many more photos on theatres and other historic buildings.
Public Art in L.A.
Here's another night view if the tower and sign.
This terrific website has lots of photos of neon and theatre signage. Check out the Wilshire Neon Signs page.
Silver Screens - "Bowfinger"
www.silverscreens.com Steve Martin goes to the Village Theatre for the premiere of "Chubby Rain" as seen here the Movie Theatres in Movies section of this wonderful website.
Go to the "Bowfinger" page on Silver Screens for enlarged versions of these frames and more.
Cinema Tour
www.cinematour.com This always interesting site's Village Theatre page has interior shots by Scott Neff : auditorium | snack bar | stair landing