Million Dollar TheaterMillion Dollar Theater Average User Rating: (0 votes, add your vote or comments) Sid Grauman's famed chain of movie theaters began with the operation of the Million Dollar, reputedly named for the combined value of its land, theatre and office building. Opened in 1918, Grauman offered movie-goers an innovation called the prologue-a live costumed stage review presented prior to the feature film. Often the prologues centered on a theme similar to the film or included live appearances by film stars, such as Gloria Swanson, Rudolph Valentino and the young Judy Garland. In the 40s, the live entertainment evolved to include famous jazz and big band acts such as Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, and Lionel Hampton. As early as the 1950s, the Million Dollar became the first theater on Broadway to feature Spanish-language variety shows, including headline acts from Mexico City. Top of PageDo you know of a Place that should be included here? Please Suggest a place in the appropriate category. |
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