Tag: Pantages Theater

December 5, 2015 /

Elizabeth Taylor and Me, by Lanier Smith

Over my lifetime I leaned many things from Elizabeth Taylor. I learned how to face life straight on and survive the hard times. I learned that it was a blessing to be different. I learned that kindness and honesty and being the real you brings unexpected rewards. I learned by…

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February 23, 2013 /

A MYSTIFYING PICTURE OF JOANNE WOODWARD AT THE 30th ACADEMY AWARDS

February 23, 2013 /

JOANNE WOODWARD AND PAUL NEWMAN AT THE GOVERNORS BALL – 1958

Married just a couple of months before:

February 23, 2013 /

JOANNE WOODWARD WINS BEST ACTRESS – 1958

The moment – captured by LIFE magazine:

February 18, 2013 /

OSCAR’S JOURNEY – 1948

From inspection at the fabricators: To Oscar’s big night out:

December 13, 2012 /

HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS WITH LEO CARRILLO

Leo Carrillo an actor and comedian, is probably best known today for his efforts on behalf of the state of California. Malibu? Leo Carrillo State Park? Hearst Castle? You got it. Here he is on horseback:

December 13, 2012 /

HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS WITH JIMMY DURANTE AND PEGGY LEE

Now, Peggy could sing… Why does Jimmy have the microphone?

December 13, 2012 /

HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS WITH JACK BENNY

Sleigh bells ring…

December 13, 2012 /

OLD COLOR SHOTS – HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS

Marching down Hollywood Blvd.

December 10, 2012 /

1948 – THE MAYOR TRAVELS DOWN SANTA CLAUS LANE IN HOLLYWOOD

Mayor and Mrs. Bowron progress past the Frolic Room and the Pantages Theater – still there!