The Hollywood Legion Theatre appears as the Police Academy auditorium near the end of Ron Shelton's film "Dark Blue" (United Artists, 2003). The occasion was the promotion ceremony for several officers, set on the day the city started to burn following the acquittals of the officers involved in the Rodney King beating.
The film stars Kurt
Russell, Ving Rhames, Scott Speedman, Lolita Davidovich, Khandi Alexander, Brendon Gleeson, Kurupt and Dash Mihok. It was written by David Ayer based on a story by James Ellroy. The cinematography was by Barry Peterson. Thanks to Tommy Dangcil for noting the use of the building. He worked as an electrician on the film.
A look to the house right wall.
Kurt arrives and, after his partner is killed, decides to come clean about his part in abetting the corruption of his commanding officer, Brendon Gleeson.
See the page about the Hollywood Legion Theatre on the Los Angeles Theatres site for a history of this 1929 vintage building along with many photos. It's located at 2035 N. Highland Ave, a bit south of the Hollywood Bowl.
On IMDb: "Dark Blue"
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