Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Egyptian Theatre

Hollywood Historic Site #36

— 6712 Hollywood Blvd —

Egyptian Theatre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

1. Egyptian Theatre Marker

Inscription. Sid Grauman's first Hollywood movie palace opened in 1922 with the premiere of Douglas Fairbanks' "Robin Hood". Egyptian "sentries" patrolled the roofline while "harem girls" ushered patrons to their seats. The Egyptian was the birthplace of the movie premiere, with searchlights crossing the sky, a red carpet from the street to the theatre entrance, and celebrities being introduced over a loudspeaker as they arrived in limousines. It was restored by American Cinematheque in 1998.

Erected by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number 36.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 34° 6.088′ N, 118° 20.199′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Hollywood Boulevard west of Las Palmas Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Egyptian Theatre (here, next to this marker); The Pig ‘n Whistle (a few steps from this marker); Artisan’s Patio (within shouting distance of this marker); LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher Street West (within shouting distance of this marker); The Christie Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Vogue Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Montmartre Cafe (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding Egyptian Theatre. In 2023 the theatre underwent a renovation and seismic retrofit by Netflix, in partnership with the American Cinematheque, to restore the movie palace to its original

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 26, 2023

2. Egyptian Theatre Marker

The theater is being remodeled by Netflix in 2023.

1922 grandeur, with a modernized interior.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. - Hollywood Historic Site markers, walking tour with map.

Also see . . . Hollywood Historic Sign Poles. The Hollywood Historic Trust’s Sign Pole Program features 47 historical markers throughout Hollywood. (Submitted on June 17, 2026.)

Egyptian Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 27, 2018

3. Egyptian Theatre

Photographed by Craig Baker, August 18, 2024

4. Egyptian Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on December 24, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on August 19, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.