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	American Theatre Organ Society
		Thus, the theatre closed in 1941, and was reborn on March 18, 1942 as the Paramount Theatre.
		Seating of 1,500 patrons in the theatre was on two levels: an orchestra floor 20 rows deep, and the balcony with a loge section three rows deep and upper balcony of 11 rows.
		The El Capitan is an attraction unto itself and people will definitely go out of their way to go to this particular theatre, even if they have to pass three theatres playing the same film.
	www.atos.org /Pages/Journal/Capitan/elcapitan.html (4298 words)

	El Capitan Theatre. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The El Capitan has been transformed once more into a classic movie palace of exquisite beauty, complete with a grand, glittering marquee out front, and a plush, classic interior that will knock your socks off.
		The theatre may not be as large as some others, but no local theatre has looked this grand since the glory days of Hollywood.
		The El Capitan is one of the best things to happen to Hollywood in the last fifty years.
	www.seeing-stars.com /Theatres/ElCapitan.shtml (1104 words)

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		The El Capitan Theatre, located west of Highland, east of La Brea in Hollywood, opened its doors as a live theatre on May 3, 1926.
		When Orson Welles was unable to locate a theatre owner willing to risk screening Citizen Kane in 1941, he turned to the El Capitan for the world premiere of his first feature film, foretelling the theatre's future.
		On June 12, 1990, the El Capitan was declared an historic structure.
	www.geocities.com /elcapitantheatre/history.htm (640 words)

	Rob Richards, El Capitan Theatre's House Organist, Named 2005 'Organist of the Year' by The American Theatre Organ ...
		His love of the theatre organ is contagious, and his willingness to share that with others, particularly young people, has enabled him to devote both himself and his time to demonstrating the wonders of this instrument and its music to them.
		The El Capitan's "Mighty Wurlitzer" is the last of only five magnificent "Fox Specials" built in the 1920s, and is considered the top of the line in theatre organs.
		The El Capitan's organ was originally installed in 1929 at the San Francisco Fox Theatre.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-11-2005/0004087005&EDATE= (576 words)

	Rainy Day Traveler - Kid Stuff - Hollywood - El Capitan & Disney Soda Fountain
		The three gems of Hollywood Boulevard, Grauman’s Chinese, the Egyptian and El Capitan, were all conceived and built by the development team of Sid Grauman and Charles Toberman in the 1920s.
		Originally built as a live theatre, El Capitan was remodeled and converted to a movie theatre in the 1940s.
		At El Capitan you may feel like you are in the movie, because they’ve decorated the theatre with set decorations and props from a scene in the movie; or you may be greeted with a song and dance number by costumed characters from the film.
	www.rainydaytraveler.com /RainyDayTraveler/Hollywood/KidStuffElCapitanDisneySodaFountain.htm (707 words)

	El Capitan Theatre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		El Capitan Theatre is a fully restored movie palace at 6838 Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles.
		Together with the theater, it is known as the El Capitan Entertainment Center.
		American Theatre Organ Society Renaissance of El Capitan Theatre - Hollywood, CA This article about a Californian building or structure is a stub.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/El_Capitan_Theatre (315 words)

	Capitan Theatre, Pasadena Texas.
		I too have memories of the Capitan Theater (although I seem to recall it being the El Capitan Theater).
		I went to the Capitan Theatre many times when I was a kid growing up in Pasadena in the late 50's and early 60's.
		The Capitan and The Granada were originally owned by Phil Isley (father of the great actress of the 40-50s Jennifer Jones).
	www.texasescapes.com /TexasTheaters/Pasadena-Texas-Capitan-Theatre.htm (1211 words)

	Cinema Treasures \| El Capitan Theatre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The interior of the El Capitan Theatre was a beautiful example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture while the outside was built with a splendid Mexican Baroque facade.
		As of this writing, the Wurlitzer organ from the El Capitan is installed in the Fox California, Salinas, and has been used on a number of occasions.
		The Wurlitzer in the El Capitan was a style 235, of three manuals and eleven ranks of pipes.
	cinematreasures.org /theater/1606 (647 words)

	LaughingPlace.com: El Capitan Theatre To Showcase 10 Classic Films in May (The #1 Site for Disney)
		To celebrate the landmark theatre's diamond anniversary, each evening performance of these classic films will be preceded by a panel discussion that will include film historians, journalists, crafts people and/or stars who worked on the film.
		Also marking the theatre's milestone anniversary is the debut of "The Wall of Fame," a window display on the theatre's Promenade level which showcases photos of the stars and filmmakers who have attended premiere screenings at the historic El Capitan.
		Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, "The El Capitan has been a special venue for 75 years, and we're excited to be showcasing its legacy as a movie palace as we celebrate its diamond anniversary.
	www.laughingplace.com /News-ID10006360.asp (1182 words)

	El Capitan Theatre \| Home Entertainment
		Following a $17 million, two-phase museum-quality renovation led by The Walt Disney Co., it was born again in 1998 as a dazzling 1,040-seat performance palace.
		Its developer, Charles Toberman, the man behind such architectural wonders as Grauman’s Chinese and the Egyptian Theatre, built El Capitan Theatre in 1926 as the town’s “first home of spoken drama.” But he also made sure the theater was equipped to show films.
		A year later El Capitan was extensively refurbished as an art moderne movie house and reopened as the Paramount.
	www.hedmag.com /Extraordinary-Theaters/El-Capitan-Theatre.asp (544 words)

	The El Capitan Theatre - History
		Between 1926 and 1936, more than 120 live plays were produced at the El Capitan Theatre, including "No, No, Nanette," "Anything Goes," and "Ah, Wilderness," and its stage was graced by such legendary stars as Will Rogers, Clark Gable, and Joan Fontaine.
		The El Capitan Theatre was an early participant in Hollywood's recent revitalization efforts, which also include plans for $300 million entertainment-and-shopping complex, and a new, permanent home for the Academy Awards.
		As an exclusive first-run theatre for Walt Disney Pictures, The El Capitan Theatre has hosted live stage shows, world premieres, and other special events that have helped restore showmanship to Hollywood Boulevard.
	disney.go.com /disneypictures/el_capitan/history.html (278 words)

	Destination Hollywood On Location Guide
		Opened in 1926 as a live theatre, El Capitan was recently refurbished by Disney and now plays Disney movies with related exhibits adjacent to the theatre.
		Opened by Sid Grauman in 1927 and bought by Ted Mann in 1973, Mann's Chinese Theatre is the spot for numerous movie premieres and of course, the Forecourt of the Stars which features the hand and footprints of celebrities.
		The Silent Movie Theatre was opened in 1942 by John Hampton and reopened in 1999 by Charlie Lustman after a shooting scandal had closed it for two years.
	www.destinationhollywood.com /onlocation/sites_theatres.shtml (147 words)

	MouseInfo.com - El Capitan Theatre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The El Capitan Theatre is located in the heart of Hollywood, California on Hollywood Boulevard.
		Today, the El Capitan has taken on another role as it is host to a wide range of events including movie premiers, film events, and even corporate meetings.
		Along with the theater itself, the El Capitan is in the center of two other very special buildings.
	www.mouseinfo.com /index.php?page=elcap (340 words)

	Cinema Treasures \| El Capitan Theater
		The El Capitan originally opened as a legitimate playhouse, the theatre was built by prominent Los Angeles developer Charles E. Toberman.
		I was at the grand re-opening of the El Capitan with the presentation of "The Rocketeer".
		Sometime in the 1940s, the Vine Street El Capitan's name was taken back to be the "Hollywood Playhouse" and has remained that name ever since (except in the 1960s, when it was known as the "Hollywood Palace" because of the TV show which was broadcast from there).
	cinematreasures.org /theater/17 (8016 words)

	Dale Ward : The El Capitan Theatre: An Appreciation
		The El Capitan is a just a few blocks from historic Hollywood and Vine and across the street from Mann's Chinese, one of the world's most well known theaters.
		As a last resort, Wells went to the owners of the El Capitan who agreed to premiere the film, the first film to ever be shown there.
		The El Capitan is an eleven hundred seat theater, with half of those seats in the balcony.
	jimhillmedia.com /blogs/dale_ward/archive/2006/01/06/1700.aspx (1900 words)

	El Capitan theater - Hollywood, CA 90028 - Reviews: Movie Theaters
		Occasionally El Capitan will host a special Disney screening in 3D, which is very cool for the kids indeed.
		This theatre is so gorgeous, I am never sure whether I am going to a film or a first-rate live theatre production.
		The El Capitan is the flagship theater for Disney so they show only Disney releases but the main reason to see a movie at this theater instead of your local multiplex is that, for special showings, they have a live show before the movie which is usuallyvery entertaining (which is why the tickets cost more).
	www.insiderpages.com /b/2019530805 (1085 words)

	El Capitan Theatre - StartedByAMouse.com Happenings Section
		The renovation of the El Capitan was one of the first revitalization projects of a Hollywood Boulevard that had been in decline for years.
		In 1998 and in conjunction with Pacific Theaters, the El Capitan's owner, Disney began a two-year major renovation of the theater.
		The El Capitan Theatre is a sister theater of the Chinese and Egyptian theaters, all three being developed by Charles Toberman and Sid Grauman.
	www.startedbyamouse.com /happenings/DTLCA02.shtml (393 words)

	Rob Richards
		At the legendary El Capitan Theatre, guests experience the magic of Hollywood's glittering past.
		The theatre's 14-million-dollar (museum-grade) renovation is a dazzling triumph.
		The final touch was installing a pipe organ in the theatre's organ chambers, included in the original design but which never had an instrument.
	www.robrichards.com /el_capitan.cfm?sr=1 (126 words)

	Mickey News °o° - Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre celebrates the twelve days of Tim Burton's "The ...
		Fans love coming to the El Capitan Theatre to see their favorite Halloween treats from Tim, and the response grows stronger each year.
		About the El Capitan Theatre -- The El Capitan Theatre debuted on May 3, 1926 as a legitimate theatre known as "Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama." The successful 1941 World Premiere of Orson Welles' Academy Award®-winning Citizen Kane marked the transformation of the El Capitan Theatre into a movie theatre.
		The El Capitan Theatre is conveniently located in the heart of Hollywood adjacent to Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store proudly serving Dewar's ice cream and the official home to Disney DVD releases.
	www.mickeynews.com /News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_10275Burton (1222 words)

	Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat
		Any movie being featured at El Capitan will bring in a different-looking audience every time and "The Little Mermaid" crowd, with all manners of little girls with their parents, was no different.
		Organization as exhibited at El Capitan is far beyond the masses that gather at any ordinary movie theater, just arriving to see whatever movie is playing.
		An usher is stationed at the entrance to the lobby and at the entrances to each section of the lower level of the theater, ready to direct you to the appropriate usher, who walks you to your seat and shines a flashlight on where that seat is in that specific row.
	www.filmthreat.com /index.php?section=features&Id=1813 (1232 words)

	LesAffaires.com - Aujourd'hui
		El Capitan guests will be treated to a colorful array of props and set pieces from the film including cannons, costumes, treasure chests,
		Commenting on the announcement, Breier said, "Moviegoers and pirate fans are going to have a blast during this special engagement of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' at the El Capitan Theatre.
		Not only will they be seeing the film digitally projected with state-of-the-art picture and sound, but they'll get a chance to see some very authentic props and set pieces that were actually used in the making of the film.
	www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=sglobeadvisor/transcon/config&date=20060627&archive=prnews&slug=LATU105 (549 words)

	Vin Diesel Gallery - Diesel Driven; - USA
		1380 viewsVin attends the premiere of "The Pacifier" at El Capitan Theatre.
		970 viewsVin attends the premiere of "The Pacifier" at El Capitan Theatre.
		1637 viewsVin attends the premiere of "The Pacifier" at El Capitan Theatre.
	www.vindieselgallery.net /gallery/thumbnails.php?album=85 (757 words)

	League of Historic American Theatres - Conference and Theatre Tours - Special Events
		Kodak Theatre is the crown jewel of the Hollywood and Highland Center retail, dining and entertainment complex located in the heart of historic Hollywood.
		The 3,400 seat theatre opened in November 2001 and soon thereafter became known to more than one billion people across the globe as the first permanent home of the Academy Awards®.
		A fitting end to the 30th Anniversary Conference and Theatre Tour, the 2006 Awards Banquet will honor some of the best work done in historic theatre preservation, operation and community contribution.
	www.lhat.org /conference_theatre/2006/special_events.asp (305 words)

	"The Little Mermaid" at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood - September 9, 2006
		In conjunction with the release of the 2-disc DVD of the film "The Little Mermaid", the digitally restored version of the film is being shown at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood from September 7 - 17, 2006.
		For each film shown at the El Capitan, the soda fountain usually has some food item that is themed to the film.
		Seeing a film at the El Capitan followed by shopping, dinner and dessert at the Studio Store and Soda Fountain has become a tradition for my husband and me and some of our friends.
	www.colddeadfish.net /arielatelcap.html (745 words)

	MousePlanet.com
		The theatre itself was about half-filled with moms and dads accompanying mostly 3- and 4-year-old kids.
		At a little after 10:00 a.m., the El Capitan manager, Marty, came out and introduced our master (or is it mistress?) of ceremonies, Leslie Carrara.
		She was awfully chipper for so early in the morning, but she did have a great way of interacting with the children in the audience.
	www.mouseplanet.com /more/mm020313.htm (968 words)

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