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	Egyptian Theater
		The Egyptian Theatre was ready for its close-up and gala premiere on December 4, 1998.
		Contributing to the revitalization of the City of Hollywood, the American Cinematheque has restored/renovated the historically significant 1922 Egyptian Theatre which is now the American Cinematheque's permanent home, as well as a major Hollywood landmark and state-of-the-art showcase theater.
		The Egyptian Theater opened in 1922 and was operated by Sid Grauman, who later built the world famous "Grauman’s Chinese" across the street.
	www.americancinematheque.com /egyptian/egypt.htm (671 words)

	EGYPTIAN THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES RISES FROM THE RUBBLE
		Sid Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, which sat decaying for many years before being severely damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake, was pieced together and resurrected by American Cinematheque - in all its royal glory.
		Egyptian Theatre, Los Angeles - After its near-destruction in an earthquake, the Egyptian rises from the ashes in all its glory.
		Gone are the inappropriate "improvements" of 50 years ago; the theatre is seismically retrofitted against future quakes.
	www.nationaltrust.org /news/docs/20001018_award_egyptiantheatre.html (1136 words)

	The Graphic - The historic Egyptian Theatre offers rare- and classic-film projections and the chance to meet some A-list celebrities
		The non-profit Egyptian Theatre at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. is hailed as an architectural landmark, and is a major attraction among the estimated 9 million tourists who visit Hollywood Boulevard each year.
		Designed by architects Meyer and Holler, the Egyptian was built by Sid Grauman in 1922.
		The Egyptian theater served as the birthplace of the glitz and glam that is now an inherent part of Hollywood.
	graphic.pepperdine.edu /ane/2005/2005-02-17-palaces.htm (645 words)

	Cinema Treasures Egyptian Theatre
		In comparison, the Egyptian is a much purer design, probably owing to the limitations of its name as well as the fact that the architect of his other three theatres, William Lee Woolett, was not chosen for the Egyptian.
		For those who love the Egyptian style, there are a number of theatres that have had that theme, and an entire special issue of "Marquee" magazine was devoted to them in their issue of: Vol.
		Grauman proved with this theatre that he could be successful with only two performances per day by charging the prices of legit theatres, offering a film and a stage show, and running a picture on an exlusive basis for many months.
	www.cinematreasures.org /theater/35 (9849 words)

	CNN - The sparkle of stars -- Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre opens again - December 7, 1998
		HOLLYWOOD, California (CNN) -- Grauman's Egyptian Theatre was once the most glamourous cinema in the world.
		The new Egyptian, along with a new theater a block away that will eventually become the home of the Academy Awards, is the foundation of a revival of once-glittering Hollywood.
		The Cecil B. DeMille version of "The Ten Commandments" was the film chosen to christen the new Egyptian.
	www.cnn.com /STYLE/9812/07/egyptian.theatre (476 words)

	Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
		Built in 1922 by showman Sid Grauman with an Egyptian theme, it was the site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere.
		Recently renovated, this theatre is now operated by the American Cinematheque and shows movies on a regular schedule.
		This famous theatre is located on Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of old Hollywood.
	www.historichollywood.biz /egyptian.htm (52 words)

	Grauman's Chinese Theatre
		Update: On Jan 11, 2000, it was announced that the entire Mann's theatre chain, including GRAUMAN'S CHINESE Theatre, has been purchased by a partnership of Warner Bros and Paramount Studios (WF Cinema Holdings) after the Mann's theatre chain filed for bankruptcy protection last year.
		Six smaller, modern cinemas have been built next door (to the east of the existing theatre), and the main Chinese theatre has undergone a major renovation, removing the box office and some of the more recent signs, to return the theatre to the way it looked when it first opened.
		The tour takes guests inside the historic theatre, and the guide tells guests about the the history of the theatre, the footprints in the forecourt, the architecture, and about all the world premieres that have been held there.
	www.seeing-stars.com /Theatres/ChineseTheatre.shtml (1453 words)

	Volume 5: Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre: Take II
		Sid Grauman's 1922 Egyptian Theatre will soon be transformed into the new cinematic and architectural flagship of Hollywood Boulevard.
		The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre project comes at a time when the Boulevard is slowing making its way uphill and emerging from an economic, physical and social low point to which it had been sinking for many years.
		The major public spaces of the facility will be restored, and the auditorium will be upgraded through the use of a system which does not interfere with the historic shell.
	www.volume5.com /egyptian/intro.html (302 words)

	The Egyptian Theatre Renovation
		The Egyptian Theatre, built by the legendary Sid Grauman and designed by architects Meyer and Holler, opened in 1922 as the first major movie theatre in Hollywood.
		While respecting the historic fabric of the renowned national landmark, the design concept of the Cinematheque renovation of the Egyptian complex includes a café, book and magazine kiosks and patio in the courtyard area off Hollywood Boulevard which is intended to welcome pedestrians and encourage audiences to stay after screenings to talk and mingle.
		Renovated in the late '50s, the theatre continued as a first run venue into the '90s.
	www.welcometosilentmovies.com /news/newsarchive/egyptian.htm (884 words)

	Technorati Tag: egyptiantheatre
		Egyptian Theater Photos Vintage photos of Grauman's Egyptian Theater.
		One of my favorite movie theatres in Hollywood is the Arclight at the Cinerama Dome.
		A tag is like a subject or category.
	www.technorati.com /tag/egyptiantheatre (162 words)

	Egyptian Theatre: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic
		Grauman left the Egyptian in 1927 to reign at the new Chinese Theater across the street.
		The Egyptian Theatre was re-opened to the public on December 4 (The cardinal number that is the sum of three and one)
		American Cinematheque purchased the theatre from the City of Los Angeles in 1996 for $1.00 with the provision that this historical landmark would be restored to its original grandeur and re-opened as a movie theatre showcasing the organization's celebrated, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/egyptian_theatre (1498 words)

	Boxoffice Magazine [Tribute: Hollywood's CHINESE THEATRE]
		The last theatre he would ever build, the Chinese capped off in a typically stellar style Grauman's lifelong dedication to the business of showmanship.
		The world-famous cement hand and footprints of the stars in the theatre's courtyard, according to many accounts, began as an accidental misstep into some concrete on the Chinese's construction site that has serendipitously become, for those lucky enough to be invited to leave their mark, an accolade akin to winning the Academy Award.
		Grauman valued and cherished his friends, and would always go out of his way to help them--though they weren't spared from occasionally becoming the targets of his devilish sense of humor.
	www.boxoff.com /oct97story3.html (2226 words)

	Volume 5: Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre: Take II
		The Egyptian is one of three remaining theaters in the Los Angeles area to feature an open forecourt entrance, the others being Grauman's Chinese Theatre (1927) a few blocks west of the Egyptian, and the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
		The Egyptian Theatre is one of the most historic buildings on Hollywood Boulevard, where there is no shortage of rivals for that distinction.
		Ownership of the theater passed from Grauman to Fox West Coast Theaters to United Artists, and its use fluctuated between being a premiere house, a first-run house, and a second-run house.
	www.volume5.com /egyptian/2.html (1144 words)

	Egyptian Theater
		The Egyptian Theatre was ready for its close-up and gala premiere on December 4, 1998.
		The Egyptian Theater opened in 1922 and was operated by Sid Grauman, who later built the world famous "Grauman’s Chinese" across the street.
		Contributing to the revitalization of the City of Hollywood, the American Cinematheque has restored/renovated the historically significant 1922 Egyptian Theatre which is now the American Cinematheque's permanent home, as well as a major Hollywood landmark and state-of-the-art showcase theater.
	www.americancinematheque.com /egyptian/egypt.htm (1144 words)

	Volume 5: Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre: Take II
		The Egyptian is one of three remaining theaters in the Los Angeles area to feature an open forecourt entrance, the others being Grauman's Chinese Theatre (1927) a few blocks west of the Egyptian, and the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
		The Egyptian Theatre is one of the most historic buildings on Hollywood Boulevard, where there is no shortage of rivals for that distinction.
		Several Egyptian style apartment buildings are also found in Hollywood from the time of this exotic revival which effected architecture, interiors, the decorative arts, and fashion.
	www.volume5.com /egyptian/2.html (1144 words)

	PreserveLA - Historic Preservation in Los Angeles - Sid Grauman Lecture
		Grauman's Chinese and Egyptian Theatres and the Fox Fullerton are the last remaining courtyard theatres in Southern California built by firm of Meyer & Holler and influenced architecturally by Sid Grauman.
		“Grauman’s Chinese and Egyptian Theatres and the Fox Fullerton are the last remaining courtyard theatres in Southern California built by firm of Meyer & Holler and influenced architecturally by Sid Grauman — though Grauman did not own the Fox,” said Jane Reifer, president of the Fullerton group.
		Noted architectural historian Alfred Willis will speak on "Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres of California" Tuesday evening, January 13 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
	www.preservela.com /archives/000048.html (412 words)

	Egyptian Theatre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Egyptian was built by showman Sid Grauman, who also built the nearby Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and the Million Dollar Theater on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
		The Egyptian Theatre was re-opened to the public on December 4, 1998 after a $12.8 million renovation.
		Architects Meyer and Holler designed the Egyptian Theatre, and it was built by The Milwaukee Building Company.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Egyptian_Theatre (457 words)

	Egyptian Theater
		The Egyptian Theatre was ready for its close-up and gala premiere on December 4, 1998.
		The Egyptian Theater opened in 1922 and was operated by Sid Grauman, who later built the world famous "Grauman’s Chinese" across the street.
		The 40,000-square-foot- theater complex, located at 6712 (and 6708 which is the address of retail space on the property) Hollywood Boulevard, currently consists of an operational 618-seat theater, a 6,700-square-foot tiled courtyard and a 3,080-square-foot retail building.
	www.americancinematheque.com /egyptian/egypt.htm (671 words)

	Rainy Day Traveler - Kid Stuff - Hollywood - El Capitan Theatre & 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.
		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 movie.
		Originally built as a live theatre, El Capitan was remodeled and converted to a movie theatre in the 1940s.
	www.rainydaytraveler.com /RainyDayTraveler/Rainy_Day_TravelerKidStuff.htm (704 words)

	Boxoffice Magazine [Tribute: Hollywood's CHINESE THEATRE]
		Grauman's final theatre, the Chinese, was built in the heart of Hollywood in 1927; actress Norma Talmadge inaugurated its star-studded legacy by personally turning the first spadeful of dirt at its groundbreaking.
		The last theatre he would ever build, the Chinese capped off in a typically stellar style Grauman's lifelong dedication to the business of showmanship.
		The world-famous cement hand and footprints of the stars in the theatre's courtyard, according to many accounts, began as an accidental misstep into some concrete on the Chinese's construction site that has serendipitously become, for those lucky enough to be invited to leave their mark, an accolade akin to winning the Academy Award.
	www.boxoff.com /oct97story3.html (2226 words)

	Puff from Hollywood
		Lickter sold his cigarettes from two fashionable stores located in the courtyards of Sid Grauman's ornate film palaces, the Egyptian and Chinese Theatres.
		When the Chinese Theatre opened in 1927, Lickter created and Sid Grauman appointed "Qu-Tee" colored Chinese cigarettes as the official cigarette of the new theatre.
		During the 1920's all of Lickter's smokes came packaged in boxes made from California redwood.
	www.wclynx.com /bus/theshaws/packslickter.html (118 words)

	Destination Hollywood On Location Guide
		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.
		Hollywood, CA Opened in 1922 by Sid Grauman, The Egyptian currently hosts premieres as well as independent and documentary films.
		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)

	Cinema Treasures Million Dollar Theater
		This was Sid's first theatre in Southern California (1)Million Dollar (2)Metropolitan [renamed Paramount Downtown razed in the 60's] (3) Rialto (4) Egyptian (5) Chinese.
		The Million Dollars's architect William L. Woolett went on to build important movie houses in Long Beach and Santa Monica; his crowning achievement, The mighty Paramount (aka: Grauman's Metropolitan) Theatre at 6th and Hill Street.
		Sid Grauman launched his career as a film showman in Los Angeles with the Million Dollar, said to have cost as much as its flamboyant name.
	www.cinematreasures.com /theater/15 (3353 words)

	Cinema Treasures Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres Event at the Egyptian
		Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres Event at the Egyptian
		Home » Events » Sid Grauman and the Courtyard Theatres Event at the Egyptian
		FTHF is a non-profit organization raising funds to purchase and restore the Fox Fullerton Theatre which will be featured in the talk along with other Meyer and Holler theaters including the Egyptian and Chinese theaters in Hollywood.
	cinematreasures.org /news/11221_0_1_0_C (244 words)

	Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was built by showman Sid Grauman, who also built the nearby Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, as well as the Million Dollar Theater on Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.
		Grauman's Chinese Theatre, at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood is a world-famous movie palace that opened in 1927 and has since become one of Southern California's most recognizable and visited landmarks.
		Variations of this honored tradition are imprints of the eyeglasses of Harold Lloyd, the cigars of Groucho Marx and George Burns, the legs of Betty Grable, the fist of John Wayne, the knees of Al Jolson, the ice skating blades of Sonja Henie and the noses of Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grauman's_Chinese_Theater (481 words)

	CNN - The sparkle of stars -- Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre opens again - December 7, 1998
		HOLLYWOOD, California (CNN) -- Grauman's Egyptian Theatre was once the most glamourous cinema in the world.
		The new Egyptian, along with a new theater a block away that will eventually become the home of the Academy Awards, is the foundation of a revival of once-glittering Hollywood.
		Titanic star Gloria Stuart, who attended other star-filled nights at the theater many years ago, had her eyes fastened on the theater's future with the American Cinematheque.
	www.cnn.com /STYLE/9812/07/egyptian.theatre (476 words)

	Boxoffice Magazine [Tribute: Hollywood's CHINESE THEATRE]
		The last theatre he would ever build, the Chinese capped off in a typically stellar style Grauman's lifelong dedication to the business of showmanship.
		Born in 1879 to Rosa and David Grauman, he was soon whisked from his birthplace in Indianapolis to a small mining community in Colorado, where his father was a participant in the great gold rush of the late 1800s.
		Grauman valued and cherished his friends, and would always go out of his way to help them--though they weren't spared from occasionally becoming the targets of his devilish sense of humor.
	www.boxoff.com /oct97story3.html (2226 words)

	Los Angeles Magazine: Restoration Drama - Egyptian Theater restoration crowns renovation of Hollywood buildings
		The Egyptian, built by Sid Grauman in 1922 on the site of an old lemon ranch, was the first of the great movie palaces on Hollywood Boulevard and the birthplace of the movie premiere itself.
		Much the same sort of interment in the sands of Hollywood's urban decay overcame the Egyptian Theatre--until a December 4 showing of De Mille's 1923 classic marked its reopening as the permanent home of the American Cinematheque.
		With the Egyptian leading a brass band of new projects and restorations, including the $305 million TrizecHahn complex on Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood the symbol--universal shorthand for the entertainment industry--is becoming once again Hollywood the place.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1346/is_1_44/ai_53475741 (1463 words)

	The Egyptian Theatre
		Sid Grauman also pioneered the presentation of live stage shows in his theatres before the movie started, something that has been used to great success in recent years by the Disney company at their restored
		Grauman liked to stage, a particularly Hollywood form of publicity stunt employed by the studios to generate media excitement for their newly-released films.
		The Egyptian theme was inspired by the discovery of King Tut's tomb in that very same year.
	www.seeing-stars.com /Theatres/Egyptian.shtml (1335 words)

	Los Angeles Movie Palaces
		This was the same Sid Grauman who built the Million Dollar, Egyptian and Chinese theatres.
		Sid Grauman's Metropolitan Theatre opened in 1923 at 323 West Sixth Street.
		The downtown City Center has a good number of these theatres which architectural critics, preservationists and movie fans mostly agree are much grander and more lavish than their counterparts in Hollywood, Westwood Village and elsewhere and a must see for admirers of classic art deco movie palaces.
	www.geocities.com /los_angeles_coast/movie_palaces.html (1337 words)

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