Back in the early 1960s living in Hollywood (taking Photography at L.A. Art Centre), I visited the retired motion pictures senior home just to have a "look around" with the camera. The following song evolved recently.
pretty close to Schwabs DRUG STORE,
off Hollywood and VINE,
if memory serves correctly, somewhere behind the Capitol Records BUILDING.
Filled with faces we still sometimes see on the Oldies Channels TODAY.
Now in the third millennium, a special homage, to them, us seniors should PAY.
What they must have seen, the producers, directors, the many TAKES
it often required for a picture to finally JELL.
The incredible memories shared at this home, for goodness SAKES!
The regular ‘bit players’, sometimes with only a few LINES.
Perhaps even a few former STARS.
Filling the basic screens to Cinamascope, 3d, and even Cinerama TIMES.
From day to day shoots and scenes to premiers, spotlights, glitter, and classic CARS!