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Grauman's (never TCL!) Chinese Theatre

Not Sid Grauman's first theater, but easily his most well-known. Built in 1927, the Forecourt of the Stars has made this the most famous movie theater in the world. The tourists are at least as entertaining as the movies. For the history, see http://www.chinesetheatres.com/history.html
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  • Forecourt Fountain
  • Fountain plaque. Marilyn Monroe's memories of wanting to put her foot into a celebrity print. Also explains that coins tossed in the fountain are donated to the charity, Hollygrove.
  • "I Am Grateful <br /> to All Who Have <br /> Made These Hand and <br /> Foot Prints Possible"<br /> Sid Grauman, <br /> Jan. 24, 1946
  • Francis X. Bushman, silent movie star, was "The King of the Movies" and "The Handsomest Man in the Movies".
  • "To Sid <br /> In Sincere Appreciation"<br /> Jean Harlow<br /> <br /> <br /> Sept. 29, 1933
  • "Thanks Sid, <br /> 'We Dood It'"<br /> Red Skelton<br /> June 18, '42<br /> And now they are in adjacent private rooms in Forest Lawn Glendale's Great Mausoleum.
  • "To Sid <br /> Honest <br /> Me?" <br /> Bob Hope<br /> 2-5-43
  • "For Mr. Grauman ALL HAPPINESS"<br /> Judy Garland<br /> 10-10-39
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger <br /> "I'll Be Back" <br /> 7-14-94
  • "To Sid Grauman A Great Guy and a Great Showman" Gene Autry - Champ. (Gene's Horse, Champion) - Dec. 23, 1949
  • "To Sid - A Great Show <br /> Man" <br /> John Barrymore <br /> My Hand and Foot Print" J.B.<br /> <br /> My Profile J.B.<br /> Sept-5-40
  • Jane Russell Marilyn Monroe <br /> (black hair) (blonde)<br /> <br /> Gentlemen Prefer Blondes<br /> <br /> 6-26-53 6-26-53
  • "J Depp Johnny depp <br /> 16.1X.05"
  • 3 / 21 / 67 <br /> Steve McQueen <br /> "THANKS !!"
  • "BEST SUCCESS" <br /> <br /> Constance Talmadge <br /> My <br /> Hand and Foot Prints
  • To Sid "My Time is Your Time" <br /> Rudy Vallee <br /> July 21-1941<br /> I shook his hand at the 1981 Rudolph Valentino Memorial at Hollywood Forever.
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