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Silent Movie Theatre

611 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 655-2510
Fax: (323) 655-1892
Silent Movie Theatre
Cross Street:
Melrose Avenue
Hours:
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun matinees at 1pm and 4pm

Editorial Review for Silent Movie Theatre – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Rumors of blood on the lobby carpet and ghosts in the projection room have titillated Angelenos for years. Silent-film fans John and Dorothy Hampton opened this movie house with Cecile B. DeMille's "The King of Kings" in 1941 just as Nora Desmond's close-up was fading to black. But it was the headline-grabbing murder of their slick-talking protege, Laurence Austin, by a hired gun who sprayed the theater with gunfire in 1997, that cemented the house's place in Hollywood lore.

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Know Before You GO

The historic property has experienced a revival, playing host to weekly events including concerts and performance art. Folks can also rent the space for private events.Call ahead or check online for information at www.silentmovietheatre.com.

Fun Fact

This is the only silent movie theater in North America.

User Reviews for Silent Movie Theatre

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/02/2008 Posted by tonystarksgirl

Friendly theatre staff. Good concessions. They have added Crumbs cupcakes there. Innovative programming because it is run by the Cinefamily. Easy parking on the street.

Pros: easy parking, good food, great film selection

Cons: sound

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/06/2008 Posted by caligari

Great atmosphere, comfy couches, amazing programming and popcorn. An obscure film buff's paradise. Audience participation is encouraged as watching a film should be a shared experience. Most nights are like events with authors, directors or participants of the films available for discussion, forums, Q&A after the show.

Pros: Obscure inventive programming

Cons: The sound system needs some love

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