"Grand Theatre" curtain, detail of right medallion, showing the initials F and H in a heart. This might refer to the theater that opened as Childs' Opera House (110 S. Main St.) built by the entrepreneur Ozro W. Childs in 1884.
View down Broadway from a building at the SW corner of the intersection with 7th Street. Visible on the right are signs for the Boos Brothers Cafeteria, the Palace Theater, Schabe's, and Desmond's. Flags are suspended from cables over the intersection, including four United States flags and one flag for Cuba. A banner reads "Visit Your / Harbor / Feb. 22nd / Harbor Day / Trade / Week / Feb. 16-22." The intersection is packed with pedestrians and an electric railroad car is visible.
Entrance to the Majestic Theatre at 845 South Broadway. Two signs flanking the entrance read: Majestic / Now Playing / Wilkes Stick Co. / The County Cousin / with Evelyn Warden and Edward Everett Horton." Two other signs read "Wilke Stock Co. / Matinees / Wednesday and Saturday / Popular / Prices / 25 and 50 [cents]"
Pilgrimage Play Amphitheater was built specifically for Christine Wetherill Stevenson's Pilgrimage Play. The original theater burned down in 1929 and this concrete design was built in 1931. The theater was renamed John Anson Ford Amphitheatre in 1978 in honor of the Los Angeles County Supervisor who served from 1934-1958.
Eunice Pringle showing an abrasion on her arm received when attacked by Alexander Pantages. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Exterior view of The California Theatre in Los Angeles at 810 S. Main Street (Main and 8th Street). On the outside display banner, it reads the name of the actress "Norma Talmadge." People walk past the theatre. The theatre opened in 1918 and closed down in January 1988.
Irene Pringle, the mother of Eunice Pringle, on the witness stand during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar phtograph appears in "Mother Ends Long Ordeal at Trial: BOTH SIDES OF PANTAGES CASE PRESENTED TO JURY PROSECUTION," Los Angeles Times, 04 Oct. 1929: A5.
Eunice Pringle is sitting with her arms placed on a desk. This photograph appears similar to the one used with the article "PANTAGES AGAIN TO FACE COURT: Second Trial Opens Today on Girl's Accusation Attorney for Theater Man Expects to Ask Jury Eunice Pringle, Complainant, Scheduled to Testify," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1931: A1.
From left to right, Frances Anne Rafferty, Harold Howard and Dusty Rochlan stand on a stage at center as they perform a scene from a play. Frances Rafferty stands in profile, facing right, and wears a long gown. At center, Harold Howard stands with a wide stance, facing towards camera, but looking to the right. He wears a tuxedo with a white jacket and black pants. Dusty Rochlan stands at right and in profile, facing left. He wears a military costume. The stage's scenery occupies the background. What appears to be a staircase rises from right to left behind the actors.
Detail of the central medallion, showing a woman playing a harp, in Art Nouveau style, and inscription at the "Grand Theater." This might refer to the theater that opened as Childs' Opera House (110 S. Main St.) built by the entrepreneur Ozro W. Childs in 1884.
Eunice Pringle on the witness stand examining a dress during Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph appears in "Pantages Accuser Sticks to Story Through Day of Ordeal: YOUNG DANCER AFFIRMS STORY Eunice Pringle Parries All Defense Insinuations Unprintable Charges Hurled at Girl Plaintiff Mixed Audience Fights to Hear Testimony," Los Angeles Times, 06 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle showing an abrasion on her arm received when attacked by Alexander Pantages. A similar photograph apears in "EUNICE PRINGLE TESTIFIES AGAIN: Dancer on Stand in Biffle Perjury Trial Brands Story of Pantages Witness as False Elevator Man Also Denies Dunaev in Building," Los Angeles Times, 04 Dec. 1929: A2.
Eunice Pringle on the witness stand examining a dress during Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph apears in "Pantages Accuser Sticks to Story Through Day of Ordeal: YOUNG DANCER AFFIRMS STORY Eunice Pringle Parries All Defense Insinuations Unprintable Charges Hurled at Girl Plaintiff Mixed Audience Fights to Hear Testimony," Los Angeles Times, 06 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle sits on a chair during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. Photo appears with the article "PRINGLE SUIT UNDER FIRE: Biffle Trial Marked by Move for Court Inquiry Into Dancer's Action Against Pantages," Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 1930: A1.
Eunice Pringle, a victim of sexual assault from the owner of the Pantages Theater, sits on a chair. A similar photograph apears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Eunice (left) and Irene Pringle are under guard in their home from threats received over the Pantages trial. Photo appears with the article "PANTAGES CASE MOVE DELAYED: Pitts Defers Setting Course On New Trial Order Week-end Will Be Devoted to Study of Decision Pringle Girl Tells of Fear as Result of Threats," Los Angeles Times, 04 Apr. 1931: A3.
ANSWER: Perhaps you didn’t recognize the place in the photo, back lighted by a late afternoon sun, but it is the front of the Greek Theater in Griffith Park. Pretty picture, huh?
Eunice Pringle, a victim of sexual assault from the owner of the Pantages Theater, sits on a chair. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Eunice Pringle is sitting on a chair during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph apears in EUNICE PRINGLE TESTIFIES AGAIN: Dancer on Stand in Biffle Perjury Trial Brands Story of Pantages Witness as False Elevator Man Also Denies Dunaev in Building," Los Angeles Times, 04 Dec. 1929: A2.
Eunice Pringle is sitting with her arms placed on a desk. Photo appears with the article "PANTAGES AGAIN TO FACE COURT: Second Trial Opens Today on Girl's Accusation Attorney for Theater Man Expects to Ask Jury Eunice Pringle, Complainant, Scheduled to Testify," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle sitting in a wicker chair with eyes closed and head leaning on hand during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.