Where to see artists' prints in Hollywood: Chinese Theater (Los Angeles)

During your visit from Los Angeles, in the Hollywood Boulevard Walk of Fame, one of the centers of attraction is the Grauman Chinese Theater.

This is one of the most famous Hollywood movie theaters, the place chosen to premiere many of the films produced in the famous Los Angeles film studios.

Where is the Grauman Chinese Theater in Los Angeles?

He is known as Chinese Theater is located in the aforementioned Hall of Fame, very close to the also famous Dolby Theater, which was previously called Kodak Theater, where the film awards ceremony takes place every year Oscar.

El Grauman Chinese Theater will clearly catch your attention due to its imposing façade that emulates a chinese pagoda.

Its construction in 1927 was promoted by the actor Sid Grauman, and for it the most peculiar objects were imported from China, such as bells, pagodas, stone statues and numerous other pieces.

Additionally, several Chinese artisans traveled to Los Angeles to sculpt , other pieces.

At the inauguration of Grauman Chinese TheaterIn May 1927, the film “King of Kings” by Cecil B. DeMille.

Where to see the sidewalk with artists' footprints in Hollywood

But also the Hollywood Chinese Theater It is also known in the world because in front of it there is Sidewalk where numerous Hollywood stars have been leaving the footprints of your hands and feet sunk in the cement.

This custom began in Hollywood walk of fame shortly before the theater opened.

By then they were Mary Pickford y douglas fairbanks who in April 1927 starred in the first Footprint ceremony, which is how the public act is known during which artists leave their footprints in the cement.

Mary Pickford y douglas fairbanks They were also the first owners of the theater, along with Grauman.

Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon y Will Smith They have been some of the last actors who have left their footprints or their hands in front of the Grauman Chinese Theater.

In the attached link you can see the list of ceremonies, actors and artists who have expressed their footprints on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

How to Visit the Grauman Chinese Theater

And if you wish, you can visit the theater by signing up for Chinese Theater Tour, which lasts about 30 minutes, with ticket price $18 for adults, $14 for seniors and $8 for children.