Reviving the Stories & Style of Old Hollywood
Let us take you back in time to relive the glamorous past of Hollywood's iconic locations through virtual events, in-person tours, and more!
Old Hollywood Walking Tour
This one-of-a-kind walking tour tells the story of Hollywood’s transformation from tiny town to tinseltown in 5 blocks. Suited to history buffs and Old Hollywood fans alike, you'll get to see the Hollywood that once was and the Hollywood that is in a constant state of transformation and reinvention. Destinations include:
Hollywood's first, most famous theatres
The oldest residence on the Blvd.
Hollywood's longest lasting restaurant
Iconic architectural buildings
Hollywood's first tourist attractions
Headsets will be provided to ensure safe social distancing and patrons may choose to bring their own wired earbuds or headphones to use if they wish.
Private tours are available by appointment. To inquire, please email April@aprilclemmer.com.
Virtual Events take you back in time through Hollywood’s glamorous past with archival photographs and stories.
About April
April Clemmer is a Hollywood historian, best known as the creator of the Old Hollywood Walking Tour. Her vision is to preserve the stories and style of the Classic Hollywood era by creating experiences that enable others to relive the glamorous past of Hollywood’s iconic places and personalities. April, an avid reader, became fascinated with classic Hollywood while reading biographies of classic film stars. After moving to Hollywood she continued exploring the city’s rich history and interesting locations. Her depth of knowledge led to being hired for research projects, one of which became the Old Hollywood Walking Tour. She has appeared as a Hollywood Historian on the PBS docuseries Iconic America and served as the research consultant on the web series Hollywood Trades. She has been a keynote speaker and given in-person tours for both corporate and non-profit clients such as Hudson Pacific Properties and the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. April founded the Old Hollywood Back Room in 2021, an exclusive membership that enables fellow fans of early Hollywood to connect with others who share their passion, have real conversations, and share stories, memorabilia, and niche expertise. Her monthly Zoom presentations feature detailed research and archival photographs spotlighting classic Hollywood topics. April lives in Los Angeles with her family. Always on the hunt for new details about old Hollywood, she can often be found perusing the shelves of the classic cinema-themed Larry Edmunds Bookshop.
Contact April
Schedule a private tour?
Discuss research and writing projects?
Just wanna say hi?