The Wiltern theater doorway was marked by a sheet metal and neon marquee, richly decorated on the base with a plaster relief sunburst. The movie-goer approached the ticket booth on multicolored terrazzo paving and entered the lobby foyer through carved, mahogany doors. Inside the Wiltern theater, Lansburgh developed a complex design using comprehensive curves and large open spaces. As a counterpoint to the large flowing spaces, he used complex, richly textured ornamental surfaces to catch the eye and fire the imagination. Adorning the interior were metallic leaf designs, decorative plaster and tile work and colorful murals. The murals were designed by Anthony B. Heinsbergen and were executed under his supervision by Heinsbergen Decorating Company staff. The richness of the Art Deco design and its coloristic opulence make the Wiltern a crowning achievement in the development of the movie palace.
In addition to the extravagant interior design and a movie screen, the Wiltern Theater housed a working stage and the biggest theater pipe organ ever built by the Kimball Company. Below the main level were dressing rooms for performers, restrooms and a child care/nursery center for patrons’ handiness. The balcony area presented lounge space and more restrooms. Furnishings were Art Deco style chairs and divans covered in white leather, which were made by Kem Weber for Barker Brothers. We have all Wiltern Theater tickets available. We provide our costumers with Wiltern Theater Schedule and tickets.
The Wiltern Theater was constructed in 1929-31, and on the evening of October 7, 1931, crowds jammed the streets to watch celebrities arrive for the opening of the Wiltern Theater. The first film shown there was “Alexander Hamilton,” starring George Arliss. Highlighting the impressive festivities at Warner Brother’s Western Theater were klieg lights and a nerve band. A temporary “ Bridge of Stars” bedecked with lights and flowers spanned Wilshire Boulevard for the use of arriving luminaries. Although the office tower flourished, the theater closed within a year of breach. The theater’s initial failure may have been caused by a district population that was thought to be inadequate to support its 2,344 seats. We have been selling Wiltern Theater Tickets for many years.
The theater reopened in the mid-1930s and was operated by 20th Century Fox and autonomous exhibitors as the Wiltern Theater. This new name was a congregate of the street names that crossed at the crossroads in front of the theater. In time Wil-Tern became Wiltern. In 1956, the Pellissier-de Roulet family sold the structure and Wiltern Theater to the Franklin Life Insurance Company of Springfield, Illinois. Under the new ownership the building remained virtually intact. However, the original “ Pellissier Building” sign was replaced with the words “ Franklin Life Building,” and the nearly unique sheet metal and neon marquee was removed. Many years later, the Wiltern was leased to Pacific Theaters. They operated it until late 1979, when the Wiltern Theater closed. In 1973, the building received its first official credit. On May 16 of that year, the building and the theater were elected City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument 118.
Wiltern Theater Address:
3790 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles , CA 90010
Wiltern Theater Parking:
Four level structure located South of the Wiltern Theatre off of Oxford Street. Enter only thru Northern entry, not Ralph’s entrance. In addition, there are many other parking options in the area. Lots usually charge between $5 and $20.
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