Back in Russia, I dreamed that when I arrived, I would be able to touch history. The handprints of Marilyn Monroe and other stars. As you know, near the Chinese Theatre, Sid Grauman (its founder) proposed creating a space for handprints and footprints, as well as autographs of the most popular stars. There are over 200 of them in total. At different times, these were different people, but one thing unites them throughout all eras—there was no one more popular than them. These are the world's most beloved actors and actresses.
Inside the Chinese Theatre itself, Hollywood film premieres are held. Everything is as it should be: a red carpet, limousines, actors, journalists, and crowds of people wanting to get into the coveted premiere or touch their favorite actor.
At any time of the day or night, this place looks extraordinary. It's as if you are joining this world of show business and the era when these prints were laid. Every actor has their own fans, and sometimes small queues even form near the prints of people wanting to take pictures with them.
Each tile with a print begins with the words "Dear Sid." Everyone thanks Sid Grauman for founding this venue and the cinema.
Everything here is designed differently and stands out from the style of the buildings on Hollywood Boulevard. It is a real Chinese building with appropriate decor. Fiery lions guard the building. But there are also living guards too))) Brave guys in Chinese clothing block the path for uninvited guests.
Nearby, naturally, there is a souvenir shop where you can buy souvenirs that will remind you of this place or even books on the history of Hollywood. And of course, all along the boulevard, and in any place really, you can purchase Celebrities Homes maps for a price from $15 to $25.
Near the Chinese Theatre, favorite movie characters are always wandering around. You can meet the Joker from the latest Batman, Spider-Man, Jack Sparrow (he looks the most like Johnny Depp), and Marilyn Monroe (in her look from "The Seven Year Itch"). Whoever you wish. For a tip, you can take a photo with them. And horror movie characters and all sorts of monsters will rush to scare you at the most inopportune moment. As soon as they notice you aren't paying attention to them, they run right over.)))
And finally. About the Chinese Theatre, they say: "to visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall"!
