Tower Theatre (Los Angeles) is a Baroque Revival with French, Spanish, Moorish and Italian elements in terra-cotta tower in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Mulholland Drive (2001), The Prestige (2006) and Twin Peaks (2017) among other productions. Built in 1927, it was designed by S. Charles Lee. It is owned by Apple Inc..
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Los Angeles, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-10989 - Appeared in Mulholland Drive (movie, 2001)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-10989 - Appeared in The Prestige (movie, 2006)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-9800, SRC-12702 - Built in 1927
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-11232, SRC-11912 - Designed by S. Charles Lee
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-11232, SRC-11911, SRC-12700 - Architectural style: Baroque Revival with French, Spanish, Moorish and Italian elements in terra-cotta
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-11232, SRC-11912 - Historic designation: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 450 (1989); Contributing property, Broadway Theater and Commercial District, National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-11232, SRC-11910 - Owned by Apple Inc. (2021–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-11232, SRC-11910, SRC-13990 - Appeared in Twin Peaks (tv, 2017)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-12039, SRC-12701 - Appeared in Last Action Hero (movie, 1993)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-12037, SRC-11911 - Appeared in The Omega Man (movie, 1971)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-12036, SRC-11911 - Appeared in Fight Club (movie, 1999)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10988, SRC-12038, SRC-11911
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10988 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_Theatre_(Los_Angeles) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10989 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/m/Mulholland-Drive.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11232 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/apple-tower-theatre/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11910 — Discover Los Angeles – Historic Theatres on Broadway (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11911 — Cinema Treasures – Tower Theatre (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11912 — Water and Power Associates — Tower Theatre (802 S. Broadway) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12036 — https://theatresinmovies.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-omega-man.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12037 — https://theatresinmovies.blogspot.com/2016/08/last-action-hero.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12038 — https://theatresinmovies.blogspot.com/2016/08/fight-club.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12039 — https://twinpeaksblog.com/tag/tower-theatre/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12700 — Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation – Tower Theatre (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12701 — Atlas of Wonders – Twin Peaks Filming Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12702 — The Real Los Angeles Tours – Movies Set in Downtown LA (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13990 — Apple Newsroom (official Apple Inc. site) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-9800 — Movie-Locations.com — Filming Locations for Christopher Nolan's The Prestige (2006) (Tier 3, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Fight Club filmed?
Tower Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Fight Club. This property has also appeared on screen in Last Action Hero, Mulholland Drive, The Omega Man, The Prestige.
Where was Last Action Hero filmed?
Tower 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 Fight Club, Mulholland Drive, The Omega Man, The Prestige.
Where was Mulholland Drive filmed?
Tower Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Mulholland Drive. This property has also appeared on screen in Fight Club, Last Action Hero, The Omega Man, The Prestige.
Where was The Omega Man filmed?
Tower Theatre (Los Angeles), in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Omega Man. This property has also appeared on screen in Fight Club, Last Action Hero, Mulholland Drive, The Prestige.
Who designed Tower Theatre (Los Angeles)?
Tower Theatre (Los Angeles) was designed by S. Charles Lee.
Where is Tower Theatre (Los Angeles) located?
Tower Theatre (Los Angeles) is located in Los Angeles, California.