Forgotten Tales: The First Picture Show

Length

00:23:57

Producer

John Garside

Category

Documentary

Comments

Living in the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier area, we have had many walk-in movie theatres over the decades. Many of which are now gone, and few remain. The Star Theatre in La Puente has been a landmark for generations... But it's days may be numbered. Learn why this seemingly down and out theatre is actually a treasure hidden in plain sight, and also learn about the multiple theatres that existed in the surrounding areas. Dim the lights, fire up the projector and peer into the magic of our valley's first walk-in movie theatres.