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Just about directly across the street is Mann's Chinese Theatre. With its majestic pagoda and patio in the front featuring hand, foot, and even nose prints of noted movie stars, the Chinese is one of the "must-see" stops in Hollywood. The Chinese Theatre was built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and still exudes elegance and as sense of newness to this day.
On the far west side of Hollywood Boulevard, though not more than a block or two away from the Chinese is General Cinema's Hollywood Galaxy Theatre. Recently renovated, you wouldn't be able to miss the neon blue globe and theatre signage while walking or driving down Hollywood Boulevard at night. A multiplex, the Galaxy is a contradiction to its venerable single-screen neighbors.
Jump down to mid Hollywood Boulevard and you'll encounter more theatres. One of the minor theatres is the Hollywood Vogue, an old theatre on Hollywood. Here you can see special performances and other shows of interest.
On the Eastern side of Sunset Boulevard is the famous Cinerama Dome. Pacific Theatres, owner of just about all the drive-ins that are being knocked down, recently unveiled a controversial plan to gut the inside of the Dome and build a huge shopping complex around the outside. After much debate with conservation groups, Pacific "compromised" and decided to scale-back significantly the plans for the outside complex. However, plans are still on the board to redo the inside of the theatre, perhaps installing "stadium-style" seating, and bring the inside up to modern standards.
Nearby is the Hollywood Palladium Theatre, famous for hosting special acts including Frank Sinatra. The Palladium used to house concerts and stage shows. One of the best parts of the theatre is the distinctive signage with rotating top.
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