Thursday, August 31, 2017

Single Unit...

Just came AVAILABLE for a Friday, Sept 8th move-in date;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 2nd floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,350.00/month.***RENTED***

(photo by Dick Whittington Studio, from 1936)

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Film History...

Silent film actress Gertrude Olmstead Leonard was a busy, in demand star having over 60 film credits to her name during her film career in the 1920's. Gertrude lived here at the Gaylord during this time, with her husband, multi-Oscar nominated director Robert Z. Leonard. Here, she is pictured from our August 1926 issue of the 'Gaylord Glimpses.' In 1925, she starred with the magnificent character actor Lon Chaney in 'The Monster.' In 1926, Gertrude starred alongside film icon Greta Garbo in 'Torrent' and had top billing over the Joan Crawford in 'The Boob,' also from 1926. These are just a couple of her stand-out performances.

The Gaylord was the address to live in, at the time and we still continue that spirit today.

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Keaton... Buster That Is...

In the 1920's, comedic film genius, Buster Keaton was a frequent visitor to the Gaylord. His sister-in -law, Constance Talmadge, top selling rom-com actress at the time, resided here.

This Saturday, August 26th, at 7:30pm, the American Cinematheque will show 3 of Buster's shorts at the Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets are $12. Go and enjoy this master of comedy and his delightful work.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Singles in the House...

From our August 1927 issue of the 'Gaylord Glimpses,' here we have famous motion picture actress & Gaylord resident, Miss Dorothy Mackaill. Dorothy starred with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. in 1928's 'The Barker' and opposite Humphrey Bogart in 1932's 'Love Affair.' Dorothy had quite the film career and was also married to film director, Lothar Mendes, for a short period.

Coming AVAILABLE for mid-September move-in dates;

***RENTED***- Single, 6th floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1350/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Single, 11th floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1400/month.***RENTED*** 

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Local Weekend Event...

Folks, get your cardio in and take a brisk walk down to MacArthur Park this weekend for the KX FESTIVAL. Music, Food & FREE! For more info go to their website at kxfestival.com . Enjoy your weekend.

Friday, August 11, 2017

New Do...

From the February 1928 issue of the 'Gaylord Glimpses,' is this ad for the Gaylord Beauty Shop, located in our building. 'John of New York' was at the ready to style the Gaylord ladies with a new do. How fabulous!

Friday, August 4, 2017

Available for September...

Coming AVAILABLE for September...

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 14th floor (the top!), 820 sq ft, south/east corner unit (views out to Catalina Island), bright, great closets, $2,100.00/month.***RENTED***

Photo above (courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library) from 1947, looking west on Wilshire Blvd from New Hampshire Ave, with the Gaylord off in the distance, center. Just below the barely visible 'G' of the Gaylord rooftop neon, there on the south/east corner, is this One Bedroom unit. Make it your home and enjoy the warm glow from the green neon.