Grauman's Chinese Theatre has been a cornerstone of Hollywood for over 75 years. The grand opening of the theatre was on May 18, 1927 and it was the most impressive theatre opening in motion picture history. A riot actually broke out as fans tried to get glimpses of the movie stars and other celebrities as they arrived for the opening. Because of the time in our country's history authorization from the U.S. government had to be obtained to import some of the theatre's artifacts like the temple bells, pagodas and the stone Heaven Dogs. Most of these artifacts remain here today for all Los Angeles tourists to see and admire including the 2 Heaven Dogs that guard the entrance.

The Chinese Theatre is visited by more than four million visitors from all over the world every year and is the most sought-after studio in Hollywood for studio premieres. Every time there is a premiere, the streets are overrun by fans trying to get autographs and pictures of their favorite celebrities as they arrive for the red carpet walk-ins. The Hollywood Walk of Fame runs right in front of the theatre as well so people are always looking down at the stars and honoring their favorites. The imprints of more than 150 of Hollywood's finest hands and feet, such as Marilyn Monroe and Humphrey Bogart, are cast right in the front entrance of the theatre. It's a fun way to the preserve and respect the long fantastic story of Hollywood's entertainment industry.

The theatre was declared a historic-cultural landmark in 1968 and has since then undergone a major renovation. Timed with the opening of the new Hollywood & Highland mall and the new Mann Chinese 6 Theatre, the new renovation was created to excite and enhance the theatre.

Directions

6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA.
1.323.464.8111 or 1.323.461.3331