Opened: 1923 as the Rialto Theatre. Thanks to Ken McIntyre for locating the photo. We're looking west along Main St. The theatre was initially operated by Arthur Sanborn.
Architects: Walker & Eisen designed the theatre for local developer Walter Paul Temple. Joe Vogel notes that the firm also designed what ended up as the El Rey Theatre in Alhambra for Mr. Temple.
Seating: 500
A 1923 article about the new theatre that was located by Ken McIntyre. It appears as a comment in a thread on the Photos of Los Angeles Facebook page that also covers two other early Sanborn operations, the Windsor and Rivoli theatres. Sanborn's first theatre investment in the L.A. area had been c.1918,
taking over a West Adams house called the LaSalle, later renamed the Adams Theatre.
A 1951 ad for the theatre as the Valley, part of the Edwards circuit. Thanks to Ken McIntyre for locating the ad in the Covina Argus.
Closing: Sometime in the early 50s.
A view looking west. The former theatre entrance is that higher storefront at the center, here something called One Stop at 10818 Main. Photo: Google Maps - 2018
More information: Head to Cinema Treasures for some nice research by Joe Vogel. Thanks, Joe!
Perhaps another early one nearby: The 1923 city directory lists an El Monte Theatre at 331 W. Main St. -- almost across the street from the Rialto/Valley.
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