Today in Hollywood History April 2nd, 2011

Today in Hollywood History April 2nd, 2011

1902 - "Electric Theatre", the first full-time movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California

1956 - Peter Ustinovs' "Romanoff & Juliet," premieres in Manchester

1967 - Actress Lynn Redgrave marries John Clark

1972 - The great silent film actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin prepares for his first voyage to the United States since 1952, when he was denied a re-entry visa amid questions about his leftist politics

1972 - 44th Academy Awards - Chaplin receives honorary Academy Award to 12 minute standing ovation. "French Connection," G Hackman & Jane Fonda win

1974 - 46th Academy Awards - "Stng," Glenda Jackson & Jack Lemmon win