Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles) is a Beaux Arts landmark in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Doors (1991) and Last Action Hero (1993) among other productions. Built in 1926, it was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Needleman family (Anjac Fashion Properties).
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Los Angeles, California
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-12602 - Appeared in Spider-Man 3 (movie, 2007)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-10262 - Appeared in The Doors (movie, 1991)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10986, SRC-10987, SRC-11188, SRC-12602, SRC-14420 - Appeared in Last Action Hero (movie, 1993)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12834 - Appeared in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (movie, 2003)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-8314 - Appeared in The Artist (movie, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-8303, SRC-12835, SRC-14252, SRC-11910 - Appeared in Transformers (movie, 2007)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12035, SRC-12600 - Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-12602, SRC-12228, SRC-14253 - Built in 1926
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12228, SRC-12926, SRC-13675 - Architectural style: Beaux Arts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12228, SRC-11910 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Broadway Theater and Commercial District (contributing)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12228, SRC-12601 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places (Broadway Theater and Commercial District)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12228, SRC-12601 - Built in 1926
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-12228, SRC-12926, SRC-11910 - Architectural style: Beaux Arts
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-12228, SRC-11910 - Owned by Needleman family (Anjac Fashion Properties) (1964–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-14253, SRC-12602 - Designed by G. Albert Lansburgh
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10985, SRC-10986, SRC-14253, SRC-12602
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10262 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Spider-Man-3.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10985 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpheum_Theatre_(Los_Angeles) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10986 — https://losangelestheatres.blogspot.com/2018/02/orpheum-theatre.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10987 — https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/go-on-location-historic-los-angeles-theatr (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11188 — movie-locations.com — The Doors (1991) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11910 — Discover Los Angeles – Historic Theatres on Broadway (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12035 — https://theatresinmovies.blogspot.com/2017/12/transformers.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12228 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/orpheum-theatre-and-loft-building/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12600 — Giggster – Where Was Transformers Filmed? Complete 2007 Movie Locations Guide (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12601 — National Park Service – Broadway Theater and Commercial District (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12602 — Cinema Treasures – Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12834 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/l/Last-Action-Hero.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12835 — https://www.extstreet.com/The_Artist.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12926 — Los Angeles Orpheum — official History page (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13675 — PCAD (Pacific Coast Architecture Database, University of Washington) — Orpheum Theatre #4, Downtown, (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14252 — MovieMaps (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14253 — LA Weekly (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14420 — It's Filmed There — The Doors (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-8303 — Movie-Locations.com — The Artist filming locations (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8314 — Filming Locations for Charlie's Angels Full Throttle (2003), around Los Angeles – Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle filmed?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. This property has also appeared on screen in Last Action Hero, Spider-Man 3, The Artist, The Doors.
Where was Last Action Hero filmed?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Last Action Hero. This property has also appeared on screen in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Spider-Man 3, The Artist, The Doors.
Where was Spider-Man 3 filmed?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Spider-Man 3. This property has also appeared on screen in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Last Action Hero, The Artist, The Doors.
Where was The Artist filmed?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Artist. This property has also appeared on screen in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Last Action Hero, Spider-Man 3, The Doors.
Who designed Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles)?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles) was designed by G. Albert Lansburgh.
Where is Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles) located?
Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles) is located in Los Angeles, California.