Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, Movie theater in Hollywood, United States
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre is a cinema in Hollywood featuring large stone columns, hieroglyphs, and a spacious courtyard that leads to a high-ceilinged auditorium with 550 seats. The facade displays decorative reliefs and motifs from ancient Egypt, while inside murals and gilded details adorn the walls.
Sid Grauman opened the building in 1922, shortly after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, and harnessed the growing public interest in Egyptian culture for his design. A few months later the venue hosted Hollywood's very first film premiere with Robin Hood, securing the cinema a firm place in American film history.
The hieroglyphs and stone columns at the entrance have drawn moviegoers for decades, offering a taste of exotic Egyptian motifs. Today film fans use the venue for premieres, special screenings, and conversations with directors, turning the auditorium into a lively gathering point for the cinema community.
Netflix manages screenings from Monday through Thursday, while American Cinematheque organizes film evenings and events from Friday through Sunday. Visitors should arrive early to explore the courtyard and decorated entrance areas at a relaxed pace before the screening starts.
During the 2023 renovation original neon signs and gilded artworks returned, which had been hidden beneath later layers for decades. The technicians also uncovered hand-painted details, which they carefully restored and combined with modern projection technology, allowing historical flair and contemporary image quality to coexist.
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