Sunday, December 17, 2017

"Go West Young Man"


We get a look at the changeable neon marquee letters at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., in Henry Hathaway's "Go West Young Man" (Paramount, 1936). The film begins with a showing of "Drifting Lady," our film-within-the film, starring Mavis Arden, played by Mae West.

The film also features Warren William, Randolph Scott, Alice Brady, Elizabeth Patterson and Lyle Talbot. It's the story of a Hollywood star being stuck in the sticks on a personal appearance tour and getting involved with a local guy.



A view of the original boxoffice, later removed in favor of ticket windows off to the side.



In the entrance vestibule. 



Entering the Pantages lobby. We're supposed to be at some theatre in Washington DC.



A murky look to the back of the theatre.



Looking toward the screen in a generic matte shot. 



A wider audience reaction shot. But certainly not at the Pantages. It's some earlier footage taken at an unknown theatre. 



A look to the other side of the house using footage from the unknown theatre.



The MC coming onstage after the "Drifting Lady" screening to bring on Mavis Arden for a personal appearance. We don't seem to be at the Pantages. It's unknown where this portion of the sequence was shot.

See the Los Angeles Theatres pages on the Pantages Theatre for lots of data about the theatre along with hundreds of photos.

On IMDb: "Go West Young Man"

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