Hollywood 1940-2008 with Marc Wanamaker April 14, 2010

HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE PRESENTS an Evening at The Barn
HOLLYWOOD
1940-2008
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Marc Wanamaker presents a photographic history of Hollywood from 1940 – 2008 with lecture and book signing in conjunction with his book HOLLYWOOD 1940 – 2008. Photographic illustrations include parks and recreations, hotels and motels, residences, film studios, business community, restaurants and nightclubs, radio and television, theater and Hollywood redevelopment.
Hollywood transformed after the great depression with the help of the motion picture and radio industries. People were streaming to Los Angeles from around the world looking for work in the entertainment industries, thus fueling development. Housing, entertainment and business services thrived, changing the physical landscape and creating new landmarks.
Marc Wanamaker is a world class expert and consultant in film history who has worked in many facets of film production, exhibition and research for several decades. He is a published author, historian, lecturer and teacher as well as founder of Bison Archives.
Bisons extensive and unique photo archive, assembled over an almost 40 year period, is used for story research, publishing, international media outlets, and documentary film production.
www.hollywoodheritage.org
Hollywood Heritage Museum
2100 N. Highland Avenue (across from Hollywood Bowl)
Free Parking, refreshments available, 323-874-2276
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.; Seating is limited; Tickets sold at the door
Hollywood Heritage Members: $5.00; Non-members: $10.00