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and grandson of Mr. Charles
Toberman, who built the Egyptian, the Hollywood Boulevard of yesteryear will reappear some great day in the future. When that happens, the Egyptian Theatre, jewel that it is, will be there to herald in the new age of film town."" United Artists was the last owner of the
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were hired to design the theatre. The result was
Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, with a seating of 1770. The approach to the theatre was through a courtyard in an ornate style evoking ancient Egypt, while inside, the stage was flanked by carved columns and models of the Sphinx.
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purchased the theatre from the city for $ 1 with the provision "that this historical landmark would be restored to its original grandeur and re-opened as a movie theatre showcasing the organization's celebrated public programming."
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378:Egyptomania
247:Ogden, Utah
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1098:Categories
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969:Capitals
954:Religion
937:Titulary
927:Pharaohs
907:Military
902:Medicine
885:Hieratic
875:Language
801:Clothing
755:Obelisks
658:Westside
372:See also
307:Montreal
151:King Tut
1073:Outline
1063:Commons
1023:Museums
959:Scribes
949:Pottery
880:Demotic
870:History
821:Cuisine
750:Revival
922:People
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569:23 May
546:23 May
315:Canada
311:Quebec
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912:Music
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