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Aquarius to Hollywood

From Aquarius to Hollywood… the birth of FILMEX, the legendary Los Angeles film festival.

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Circus Maximus

For the discriminating male who desires the finest… welcome to Mark Roy’s Circus Maximus. Diners Club accepted.

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Hollywood Museum

“If you build it, they will come”. Not exactly. Here’s the story of the ill-fated Hollywood Museum.

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Los Angeles Midwinter

Like the rays from a center diamond in a cluster of magnificent jewels, the annual Midwinter Number of the Los Angeles Times reaches forth across the continent, attracting thousands of readers to “the garden spot of the world.”

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The Vagabond Theatre

Long before movie patrons endured 45 minutes of trailers, and dire warnings of cell phone use, there was The Vagabond on Wilshire; artsy, 35mm programming at a very reasonable price.

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The Phone Booth

The history of L.A.’s most famous topless bar. Also, Jim Morrison’s favorite place to drink.

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Artists and Models Ball, 1971

Didn’t get the invite? A careless oversight, but you can still explore the infamous Artists and Models Ball event from 1971.

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Los Angeles Free Press archive

From the days of KRLA, KMET and the CIA, the Troubadour and the Whisky, Cinematheque-16 and psychedelic coffee shops along Fairfax Avenue.

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