https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/ "Hollywood" Matchbooks The famous McHuron's on Hollywood Boulevard. Established in 1927 by Loren McHuron. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538791 93538791 Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish comprising sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with vegetables and onion gravy. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538792 93538792 Try the "Toad in the Hole". Yes, we cater studio locations! https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538793 93538793 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96070552 96070552 "It" was a hit romantic comedy produced in 1927. "It" co-starred Clara Bow and Antonio Moreno. The basic plot consists of a salesgirl (Bow) with plenty of "it" (sex appeal) pursuing a handsome playboy (Moreno). Clara is in the background of this photo smoking a cigarette... https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95296202 95296202 The 'It" Cafe was located by the Hollywood Plaza Hotel (the hotel is still there and operating). https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95296203 95296203 Clara and her husband Rex Bell getting ready to open the "It" Cafe in 1937. Bow managed the place with her husband Rex Bell (future Lt. Governor of Nevada) and at the opening, promised to be in attendance 3 times a week. However, after the birth of her second child Bow gained weight and lost interest in the club. The club would be a short lived venture. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95297117 95297117 A scene showing clara with my grandfather Antonio Moreno in the Movie "It" https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95297118 95297118 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95296204 95296204 On Hill Street in Los Angeles - they carried Stamford "Hollywood" clothing. The Scott Bros. clothing store shows up in achive photos as early as 1910 and then in 1930-31 (on Hill Street). https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538794 93538794 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538795 93538795 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538796 93538796 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93538797 93538797 Built in 1927. Located just a block west of the Chinese Theatre, it's one of the most historic sites on the Boulevard, and one of its few modern success stories. Along with the El Capitan theatre, the Roosevelt was one of the few remaining treasures along Hollywood Boulevard that still preserved some of the glamour that was once Hollywood. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93815707 93815707 The hotel's "Blossom Room" hosted the first-ever Academy Awards ceremony, on May 19, 1929. That was also the shortest Oscar ceremony ever, lasting just five minutes, as Douglas Fairbanks and Al Jolson helped give away 13 statuettes. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93815706 93815706 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93822722 93822722 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93823045 93823045 Newer, modern match book https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=93823047 93823047 This is an old, very old matchbox from Hollywood. Clubbs sold tobacco products. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=94024055 94024055 Dorsey's band, with Frank Sinatra, played as the opening attraction for four weeks at the Hollywood Palladium's opening around Halloween 1940. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95307123 95307123 Poster for Tommy Dorsey at the Hollywood Palladium in 1940. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95308126 95308126 In 1941, Herman had a mid-July opening of the new Hollywood Palladium with a draw of 4800 patrons, second only to Glenn Miller's 5200. Breaking attendance records there, his band was the first to be held over (from its scheduled booking). https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95307121 95307121 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95307122 95307122 I can't find any history on the cafe, however, the building it was in at Sunset and Doheny is still there and looks pretty good for its age. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95447639 95447639 Rear cover of the Maxime's matchbook. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95447640 95447640 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95447641 95447641 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95568170 95568170 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=95568171 95568171 Located on Hollywood Blvd. and Cherokee. "Bradley's sold short beers for a nickel and tall beers for a dime." https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96104692 96104692 Elizabeth Short, the "Black Dahlia" frequented the Hollywood Bradley's 5 and 10 and was seen there before she was murdered. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96104693 96104693 https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96104694 96104694 Frank Kervin owned this novel place in the late 1930's through the 1940's. He is better known for his "Seacomber Restaurant" in Malibu, a favorite hang-out for the Malibu set in the 1950's. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96891388 96891388 Dootsie's band played until he had to disband and join the service in WWII. https://vintagematches.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=96891387 96891387