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BEFORE THE 101

Hollywood’s first 50 years, until the freeway paved paradise in 1954

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The Finest Jewelry Shop in Hollywood

The Finest Jewelry Shop in Hollywood

The Finest Jewelry Shop in Hollywood

The finest jewelry shop in Hollywood, Robert Gail was a cut above the rest. Its grand opening in 1929 was treated as a movie premiere — klieg lights illuminated the building on Hollywood Boulevard; inside, motion picture actresses served as hostesses, as a live band entertained. Every female in attendance received a French compact as a souvenir.

Sep 2, 2022

About the Creator

Before the 101 is the brainchild of Kathleen Perricone

A mid-century enthusiast, Kathleen was born about 50 years too late. Fortunately, as a history buff she gets to live in the past.

The Hollywood resident is a published author who has written about influential figures such as John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Barack Obama, Anne Frank, Taylor Swift, and dozens more.

Over the past two decades, she's also worked as a celebrity news editor in New York City as well as for Yahoo!, Ryan Seacrest Productions, and a reality TV family who shall remain nameless.

for inquiries, please contact: BeforeThe101@gmail.com

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