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Walk in the steps of the Tinseltown's stars: visit the theater's famous forecourt and gaze down at the stars' footprints, handprints and autographs immortalized in cement.
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Neighborhood: Hollywood
Hollywood undoubtedly conjures up images of movie stars and high-end lifestyles, and to this day, tourists flock here from around the world to see the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre and to catch a glimpse of the famed Hollywood sign up close. Celebrity impersonators and crowds give these areas the feeling of an amusement park while many clubs and hotels fill up around the weekends for late-night partying - the Hollywood club scene is a haven for thumping music and table-side bottle service. But parties aren’t the only way to enjoy this area, many visitors come to the neighborhood to sit back with a picnic to watch a performance at the Hollywood Bowl and those looking to stay fit trek along nature trails in the Hollywood hills and in Griffith Park.
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  • Hollywood/Vine • 2 min walk
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Tommy599
Two Rivers, WI825 contributions
Once seen no need to go again
May 2022
Surprisingly at this time of the day there were very few tourists on the street.
The area out front of the theater is the only place where the stars of the past (long ago) put their footprints, handprints in the concrete slabs.

The “STARS” that you hear about are on all of 15 street blocks, with 2,700 individual acknowledgement stars movies / music / theater / radio / vaudeville (or was it something else Tom forgot), with the individuals name and a brass plaque of the specialty they excelled at.
Each new slab cost the city $5,500 to install.
The only performer to be recognized under all 5 categories was Gene Autry.
Mohamad Alley (Cassis Clay) refused to have his star as a sidewalk square, as he DID NOT want ANYONE walking on him, so his star is the only one hanging on the wall outside the Chinese Graman treater entrance.
This area is a lot different than the image Tom had in his head (Narrow Street with a lot junk shops); in reality the street is wide, and yes there are shops, but not junky.

We did not tour the inside of the theater, but from the back area (shoping area) there is a good view of the Holly Wood sign.
Written December 29, 2022
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Jktchorne
Fort Smith, AR1,066 contributions
Go see a movie!
Dec 2021 • Family
Highly recommend going see a move while visiting! Not just looking at a the iconic hand and foot prints! The TLC is a movie theater with new release movies, we saw the new spider man on the 2D screen. It was beautiful on the inside on the Chinese theater. Love being able watch moves where stars had also watch . Check out the bathroom since it is pretty cool too.

Outside theatre is all the famous hand and footprints are located. It can get quit crowded with people measuring their hands to favorite stars. I do recommend going during daylight since the lighting at night is poor. (Or take a flash light)
Written January 2, 2022
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jehenson81
Washington DC, DC22,205 contributions
Go Early
Jan 2023 • Solo
The only other time I visited LA, the area in front of the theater was closed off for Christopher Walker’s hands in cement ceremony. This time I was actually able to wander around, get some photos and test out my hands verses the stars. There were a few people I had never heard of, but lots I had. It was really fun and for most of my time there, I had the place basically to myself since it was before most of the tourists arrive.
Written January 7, 2023
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Robye144
Rome, Italy161 contributions
One special place.
Oct 2021
In the years, I have been enjoying movies in this Cinema, where I always return with pleasure. You may not arrive in rush and walk around the people which got their imprints and names around. You’ll be feeling why LA is the “Stars City”.
Written September 11, 2022
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SMZ
Loudonville, United States9 contributions
Nice area to walk around in LA but congested
Mar 2023 • Family
It was nice to see the handprints of all the stars and actually see this theater and area in person. Nothing special about the inside theater, but a nice experience to watch a movie in the theater if you have time.
Area is congested like a typical city area.
You can also walk the stars along the sidewalk.
Written March 20, 2023
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nickelcitygirl
Sudbury, Canada646 contributions
Hollywood hand and footprints
Sep 2019
We didn't have time to go in to the theatre so unfortunately I can't comment on that, but we really enjoyed looking at all of the Hollywood hand and footprints in what's called The Forecourt of the Stars. Also known as Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the building has such an impressive looking exterior. A must see along Hollywood Boulevard.
Written August 18, 2020
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permia
Ireland38,318 contributions
Intriguing account of origins of impressions
Oct 2019
We heard an intriguing account of the inspiration for the hand and foot impressions.

Shortly before the its 1927 opening Sid Grauman and a couple of movie stars arrived by limousine and stepped onto the cement forecourt that was still soft, leaving their shoe-prints. Thus a legendary idea was born.

It’s a gorgeous and remarkable edifice. Ornate with Chinois features throughout, it is one of Hollywood’s most famous landmarks.

It was fun picking out the stars’ impressions. Marilyn of course, but also many more from the past, and more recently.
Written January 20, 2020
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Yenyok
New York City, NY207 contributions
fun stroll
Feb 2020
The TCL Chinese Theatre is a movie palace along the Hollywood Walk of Fame and adjacent to the Dolby Theatre. The floor in front of the theatre is filled with cement hand and foot prints of famous Hollywood actors and actresses. We had fun matching our hands and feet with the one of the artists. Marilyn Monroe feet were so small.
Written March 1, 2020
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Prats1
San Ramon, CA7 contributions
Intersting tour where Hollywood's who's who leave their mark.
Dec 2019
The Chinese theater & the walk of starts outside is essential part of the Hollywood visit. Even if people dont take the inside the theater, its the outside that is a must to visit. People of all ages will be able to identify actors, characters, singers on the walk of stars or their hand & foot prints in the theater.
Written January 22, 2020
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Frank Masters
Lansdale, PA805 contributions
A life of actors hand's and feet of many celebrities set in concrete.
Mar 2020
I have been here a very long time ago and wanted to come back and tour the area alone. Nothing really changes except the people. Its a must see event when in the Hollywood area on tour.
There are the street actors, actors dressed in costume working for tips too. Maybe some music and maybe you'll even see Cousin Sal from Jimmy Kimmel's theater, right across the street.
Written March 6, 2020
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TCL Chinese Theatres admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $33.84, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.20 per person. See all 103 TCL Chinese Theatres tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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