Grauman's Chinese Theatre
is the most famous theatre in the world. Since its gala opening
in May 1927, millions of movie patrons and visitors to Hollywood
have been drawn to the theatre. They come to be entertained
and enthralled by the legendary Chinese, home to the Forecourt
of the Stars. The Chinese was the dream of Sid Grauman, "Hollywood's
Master Showman." Filled with exotic art from China, the
theatre's jade-green bronze roof rises 90 feet into the air.
Spectacularly lit at night, the Chinese is a true Hollywood
landmark.
When Grauman's was built in 1927, no one expected it to become
one of the biggest tourist attractions in Los Angeles. But
when silent screen star Norma Talmadge visited the new theatre
and accidentally stepped into a sidewalk of wet cement, it
was the beginning of the legendary forecourt, now seen by
over four million visitors a year. At any time of the day
or night, fans can be found viewing the handprints, footprints
and signatures of their favorite stars. To date, over 200
movie icons have left their mark in the forecourt.
Over the years, the Chinese is where Hollywood holds its
most prestigious movie premieres, a tradition which continues
today. Elegant and sophisticated, the theatre is a grand
palace, known for its large screen and state-of-the-art
sound system. Grauman's continues to be known for the quality
of its presentation and is the hallmark theatre in the Mann
chain.
Extraordinary customer service is a hallmark of Mann Theatres.
The company's commitment to customer service is among the
primary reasons Mann Theatre enjoys an extraordinary reputation
throughout the motion picture industry. Please look through
our web site or visit one of our theatres and learn why
Mann Theatres is where Hollywood goes to the movies!
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