"Change of Habit"

We spend a tiny bit of time on Main St. after a couple other downtown views at the beginning of "Change of Habit" (Universal, 1969). In this shot we're looking south toward 6th and behind Mary Tyler Moore we see the "Burlesk" lettering on the vertical sign at the Burbank Theatre, 548 S. Main St. But after this the rest of the adventure is strictly back lot stuff.

The film, directed by William A. Graham, also stars Elvis Presley, Barbara McNair, Jane Elliott and Ed Asner. The cinematography was by Russell Metty. Thanks to Sean Ault for spotting the theatre in the film and getting the screenshot.

See the page about the Burbank Theatre on the Los Angeles Theatres site. This theatre had quite a career as a legit venue, burlesque house and occasional film theatre. It opened in 1893 and was demolished in 1974. 

 

A promotional shot appearing on IMDb. That "Theatre" vertical we see is for the Galway Theatre, 514 S. Main St. See the Galway Theatre page on the Los Angeles Theatres site for more about the venue. 

On IMDb: "Change of Habit"