Opened: October 18, 1939 with Gloria Jean in "The Under Pup" along with Randolph Scott in "Coast Guard." The building is on the east side of the street four blocks south of Manchester Ave. It's east of Inglewood in the Gramercy Park neighborhood.
Joe Vogel notes that the project was mentioned in the August 26, 1939 issue of Boxoffice: "Construction has begun on a new 1000-seat house, to be called the Alto, being built by Milt Arthur, head of Cabart Theatres."
The October 18 opening day ad. Thanks to Mike Rivest for locating it.
Seating: 894
Closing: 1955
Status: It's been churched since 1955.
A corner view from Ken McIntyre on the Photos of Los Angeles Facebook page.
Looking south toward what had been the theatre's entrance. Photo: Google Maps - 2019
On 89th St. looking at the screen end of the building. Photo: Google Maps - 2020
Looking south toward what had been the theatre's entrance. Photo: Google Maps - 2019
On 89th St. looking at the screen end of the building. Photo: Google Maps - 2020
More information: See the Cinema Treasures page about the Alto.
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Used to work there in late 80s early 90s I got realy good memories from this place was a theatre back then.
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