Description
View of crowds of men and women gathered in front of Ventura Theatre on Chestnut Street for its opening in August 1928. Side view of theatre from across the street just south of the theater. It appears to be evening. Marquee reads: New Ventura Theatre Opening Thursday Matinee 2-30 pm; William Haines in "Excess Baggage" with Josephine Dunn. Adjacent buildings visible.