Famous Pictures Company

Famous Pictures began its operations in the early 20th century by founder Maxwell DeMille.

DeMille's success began when he signed a young actress named Trixie Millette. She was soon known as "Everyone's Sweetheart." After several mergers, management shuffles, and a bankruptcy, the newly reorganized Famous Pictures Company emerged in 1935. In the 1930s and '40s, Famous Pictures Company was known for its big stars: Martin Crosby, Stubby Hope, Danielle Lamour, Marco Milland, Barbara Dietrich, Herman Chevalier, and the Mayhem Brothers.

Famous Pictures debuted its wide-screen Wonder-Vision in 1954 to compete with Fox's CinemaScope and Paramount's Vista-Vision. The 1950s were good to Famous Pictures. Popular stars and well-known directors made the Famous Pictures name familiar to moviegoers.

The studio continues today with a tradition of quality motion picture entertainment plus televised programs in association with the Dumont Network's Electronic Television System.

October 25 - On the Big Screen! Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein + Live Music Show

Live! Dec. 20, 2025 Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills, Johnny Holiday Show plus IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Oct. 25, 2025 - Fine Arts Theatre - Johnny Holiday Show plus ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

Live! Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus SUNSET BOULEVARD

LOBSTER MAN FROM MARS TRAILER

Live! Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

Live! Fine Arts Theatre - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

Live! Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus SUNSET BOULEVARD

Live! Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus YANKEE DOODLE DANDY

Live at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills - The Johnny Holiday Variety Show plus ROAD TO UTOPIA

Forbidden Planet Trailer (1956) Big Screen Event

Forbidden Planet (1956) Trailer

Forbidden Planet (1956) Trailer.

The Time Machine (1960) Trailer HD

HOLLYWOOD OUTTAKES (1978)

TV, THE FABULOUS 50'S (1977)

CHESTER WHITMORE'S CENTRAL AVE. REVUE @ CICADA CLUB SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020.

Dean Mora and his Orchestra New Year's Eve "Eve" Party

HAPPY 2020! BIZARRO SYNE LANG AULD

Jack's Cats Vintage Swing Band at the Cicada Club in Downtown LA

Chuck Cecil (1922-2019) honored by Johnny Holiday at the Cicada Club

CHESTER WHITMORE'S CENTRAL AVE. REVUE @ CICADA CLUB SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019.

Jack's Cats Vintage Swing Band at the Cicada Club in Downtown LA

Mora's Modern Rhythmists 25th Anniversary Party at the Cicada Club

RETURN TO BABYLON

The 2018 Johnny Holiday Sunday Show - Holiday Spectacular

The 2018 Johnny Holiday Saturday Show - Holiday Spectacular

CHESTER WHITMORE'S CENTRAL AVE. REVUE RETURNS TO THE CICADA CLUB APRIL 27, 2019!