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Palace Theatre

630 S Broadway
3 cultural moments at this place.

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THE STORIES THAT SHARE THIS ADDRESS

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1983

Music videos · 1983 · Michael Jackson

Thriller ↗︎

The cinema exterior

The Palace marquee is part of the short film’s cinema sequence. This is a separate stop from the zombie dance street.

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Palace Theater (Los Angeles) ↗︎Thriller location record ↗︎

1998

Movies · 1998 · Joel and Ethan Coen

The Big Lebowski ↗︎

Filming location · Marty’s performance

The Palace Theatre hosts the landlord’s dance performance in the film. Its ornate auditorium gives this small theatrical interlude a wonderfully oversized setting.

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Palace Theater (Los Angeles) ↗︎Palace Theatre — filming ↗︎The Big Lebowski · Johnie’s Coffee Shop ↗︎

2001

Movies · 2001 · David Lynch

Mulholland Drive ↗︎

Filming location · Club Silencio exterior

The Palace’s rear exterior is the entrance to Club Silencio. The auditorium scenes were filmed at the separate Tower Theatre; there is no real club to enter here.

Sources for this connection are linked below.

Mulholland Drive · Paramount Pictures Studios ↗︎

Make your visit.

Exterior from the public sidewalk. Theatre interiors require an event ticket or permission.

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We have no verified public event programme listed at this location.

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People connected here

Julianne Moore
Actor John Goodman
Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Actor Naomi Watts
Actor Jeff Bridges
Actor Steve Buscemi
Actor John Turturro
Actor Flea
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0.3 km · straight-line distance

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