
THE MODERN AGE 1900–1950II
STYLE AND THE MASS MARKET 1924–19473
GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE
GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATRE FORECOURT
Hollywood, California, USA
Meyer & Holler (est. 1911), Architects
Los Angeles, California, USA
1927
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, also known as
Mann’s Chinese Theatre, is located along the
historic Hollywood Walk of Fame (1958; see
page 131) on Hollywood Boulevard in Holly-
wood, California. Since its opening, it has been
the site of more gala movie premieres than any
other theater in the world. Millions of visitors
flock to Grauman’s on an annual basis to see its
forecourt with the famous hands and footprints
of Hollywood legends ...