This may or not be a fact since my research shows a couple of different origins for the tradition of foot and hand prints of stars in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater. I’ve always heard it was Norma Talmadge, a star of the silent movies in the 1920s. She accidentally stepped in the wet concrete when it was being poured in front of the building. As I was getting this post ready, I found other explanations but most of them were on wikipedia so, who knows, right? Anyway, I think it’s cool.
When I was in LA, I went to the theater, of course, and got some pictures of these markings. It’s kind of interesting how small some people’s feet are.
Here are a few pictures from when I went (not the one of Norma, of course) – I DID think I got a few shots of women’s feet but I guess not. LOL
Jillian Chantal 
Years ago. In fact, year and years ago, we went to the wax museum and I was surprised at how short a lot of the actors were. On screen they looked bigger than life. We’ve been to the forecourt of the theater and saw the imprints. Quite a scene I’m glad we had the opportunity to see it.
By: Lavada Dee on May 1, 2015
at 12:49 pm
Itâs pretty cool, isnât it? AND youâre right about their sizes. Iâve seen some costumes that are TINY!!
By: Author on May 1, 2015
at 1:28 pm
I didn’t realize they were still doing this! How neat!It was a big thing for a celebrity to have that honor when I was young.(And can anyone forget the rare two-parter on “I love Lucy” with John Wayne and his footprints from the theater?)
By: Tonette Joyce on May 2, 2015
at 8:54 am
Lol. Yes, I remember.
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By: Author on May 2, 2015
at 9:19 am
Oooh, it’s fun checking all the hand and foot prints there. Glad you got to enjoy them. I’ve never known how it started. It makes sense that it started accidentally. Who would THINK of doing this? Lol.
By: Laurie Ryan on May 3, 2015
at 9:51 pm
Amen, not something that would normally be thought of as you pour nice, pristine concrete for the entry to your building, right?
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By: Author on May 4, 2015
at 7:56 am