TCL Chinese Theatre

About the Business

Specialties

TCL Chinese theatres is home to one the world's biggest IMAX theatres, and features one of the only IMAX theatres with Laser Technology, an addition that redefines the movie going experience.

History

Established in 1927.

The grand opening of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on May 18, 1927, was the most spectacular theatre opening in motion picture history. Thousands of people lined Hollywood Boulevard and a riot broke out as fans tried to catch a glimpse of the movie stars and other celebrities as they arrived for the opening. The film being premiered that night was Cecil B. DeMille's "The King of Kings," which was preceded by "Glories of the Scriptures," a live prologue devised by master showman Sid Grauman. A Wurlitzer organ and 65-piece orchestra provided music for the prologue. The theatre opened to the public the following day, May 19, 1927.