Posted by Jon (67.217.181.33) on July 29, 2002 at 20:54:51:
If you want to see a beautiful reminder of what the Ambassador Hotel (and Cocoanut Grove) looked like in all its splendor (circa 1954), rent the classic Judy Garland version of "A Star is Born." James Mason goes there looking for her, and drives by the building's glittering exterior. Then he takes a stroll through the Cocoanut Grove, palm trees and all. I'm not sure if this is the real Ambassador or a set, but it looks like it to me. Enjoy!