The Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, which stunned moviegoers with its exotic opulence when it opened in 1922 but has recently fallen on hard times, was declared a city landmark Wednesday by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.
The panel's unanimous vote, subject to City Council approval, would give the theater some protection from any possible demolition. The movie house closed last year, but is not under any such wrecking threat. In fact, there are plans afoot to restore it and make it the permanent home of the American Cinematheque, a nonprofit center for the appreciation of film and video.
