Friday, June 10, 2011

Gaylord Glimpses of June 1927...

Some great bits in this issue. First, there is the announcement of the new baby-faced manager of the Gaylord, Mr. W. W. Whitecotton, on page 6.

On page 14, mention of Gaylord resident, Maurice Revnes, departing for a home within the city. Mr. Revnes was the early screen writer on 'China Seas,' the 1935 film which starred Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and Rosalind Russell with the great character actors Wallace Beery and C. Aubrey Smith.

On page 15, photo of lovely actress and Gaylord resident, Greta Nissen, with her new 'do' whom we have mentioned from previous archives.

On page 17, picture of Helen Foster, who starred in 50 films between 1925-56. She did not seem to take the advice of if you want to be a star, don't work with children or animals. For Miss Foster worked with Ranger the Dog in a few movies in 1927 and Rex the Wonder Horse in 1929. Helen was also featured with fellow Gaylord resident, Gertrude Olmstead, in the 1928 film, 'Sweet Sixteen.' (Do you think they rehearsed lines together within their apartments here?) Helen Foster was last featured, as an extra, in 1956's 'Around the World in Eighty Days' with David Niven and Cantinflas!

On page 19, there is mention of a mysterious Lady Tyo Abdy of Paris, France, that resided at the Gaylord for a month. I have not been able to find any kind of information on this elusive, so-called 'Lady.' If any of you can dig something up on her, please fill us in!

























Comedy this SUNDAY...




Come get your laugh on this Sunday evening.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Comedic Carl...

Our resident comedian, Carl, has several events going on around town. 'Asleep at the Wheel' at 8pm, on Friday, June 17th and Sunday, June 19th. This will be held at I.O. West Mainstage, 6366 Hollywood Blvd. Then there is his weekly radio gig, 'Grand Theft Audio,' live on Thursdays from 6-8pm at newdissidentradio.com. Catch them when you can. Also, there will be an upcoming article in the Calendar section, Friday, June 10th, on page 16, of the L.A. Times. Look out for Carl!

Monday, June 6, 2011

GRAND performances...


Grand Performances at California Plaza, downtown, is celebrating it's 25th year of offering FREE entertainment to the public. This happens during the Summer months and the first event will be starting on Friday, June 17th, at 8:30pm. They bring film, dance, the written word, music and all sorts of cultural activity from around the world and locally for your viewing pleasure. I have been attending some of their events for the last few years now and have enjoyed coming together with the L.A. community to share in their productions. Over the years I have seen mesmerizing, moving Mexican dance companies, over the top hip hop orchestras, classic Mexican film and beats from all over the world! California Plaza is the outdoor watercourt gathering place, located at 300-350 S Grand Ave, just a few steps away from MOCA. Events run through the end of September. To view their schedule of events go to grandperformances.org and enjoy a Summer evening outdoors.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

SWINDLE 2007...















For those of you who missed it, a few years back, SWINDLE magazine did a great spread on our beloved Gaylord with commentary on some of the tenants at the time. Some of those sunny faces are still residing with us and serving you!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

TONIGHT, catch Luca...

Luca Ellis, our debonair Gaylord resident, who had a widely successful run of his hit show 'Hoboken to Hollywood' at the Edgemar Center for the Performing Arts, in Santa Monica, is now crooning at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood, from 7-9pm. No cover, no drink minimum. This is an informal show, in the lobby, that Luca has been performing every Wednesday night. (Hollywood & Highland complex.) Needed something to do tonight... now you have it!

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