HOLLYWOOD:
Chinese Heaven Dog
Ming Dynasty
Heaven dogs were believed by the Chinese to ward off evil spirits and were widely used to guard the sacred Ming tombs in the interior of China. They were first introduced in the reign of Huo Pin in 117 B.C. and achieved their greatest vogue in the dynasties of Tang and Sung.
- Female
Chinese Heaven Dog
Ming Dynasty
Half lion and half dog. These sacred sentinels stood guard for many centuries at a Ming tomb in China. These massive monsters surnamed the Dogs of Foo or Buddha, combined leonine ferocity with dog-like devotion and served to terrify the transgressors and inspire the righteous.
- Male
Hollygrove Fountain
Marilyn Monroe
This is Marilyn's remembrance of her experiences at our theatre during her stay at Hollygrove in her youth. Founded In 1880 as the Los Angeles Orphans Home Society, Hollygrove has served over 15,000 orphaned, abused and neglected Children. Their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each child can heal and develop emotionally, intellectually and physically in order to join healthy families and become contributing members of society. In support of their efforts, the Grauman's Chinese Theatre will donate all monies collected from this fountain to Hollygrove.
As you toss in your coin and make a wish, know that you are helping to make a child's dream come true.
100th Anniversary of Hollywood
75th Anniversary of Paramaount Pictures
60th Anniversary of Mann Chinese Theatre
- May 14, 1987
BigBus Visitor Center
Movie Premiers
They host about 40 premiers each year. They go all out for some movies, even blocking off Hollywood Blvd!
Monarch
Legacy of Monsters
Here they are putting down carpet over all the celebrity footprints!
Masters of the Universe
They even built a castle for this one!
Supergirl
A lot of premiers just get a huge banner out front!
Star Wars
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Avatar
The Way of Water
Mortal Kombat
Mercy
Tourists
The Forecourt of the Stars is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southern California!
