Name/Title
Old Chinatown Los Angeles, 1933Entry/Object ID
A-30Tags
The United StatesDescription
This film shows some glimpses into historic Old Chinatown, Los Angeles California. The video shows a few people walking the streets of Old Chinatown in its original location. Also displays storefront of Man Jen Low Cafe, one of the original restaurants of Chinatown.Context
This reel of film shows the historical view of Old Chinatown, Los Angeles in 1933, before it was displaced due to construction of the Union Station. This film highlights Man Jen Low Cafe, later renamed General Lee's. One of the city's most popular Chinese restaurants hosting celebrities and international dignitaries until it closed in 1985. Mrs. Clarke was a socialite in Los Angeles and was seen in several neighborhoods of the city for events and such. This reel shows what the city was like as she, and several other community members lived their daily lives in the early 1930s.Collection
Marie Rankin Clarke Film ReelsAcquisition
Accession
2025.2.7Source or Donor
James SeimonAcquisition Method
PurchaseSource (if not Accessioned)
The Clarke EstateMotion Picture Details
Genre
AmateurFilm Gauge/Format
16mm Film reelRuntime
0:01:08Producer
Marie Rankin ClarkeMade/Created
Artist
Marie Rankin ClarkeDate made
1933Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Region
Southern CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaCopyright
Type of License
NoneCopyright Details
Public Domain. No restrictions on use