William Fox acquired a controlling interest in West Coast Theatres in 1929, and the theatre was operated by Fox West Coast Theatres as the Fox Ritz. The venue was subsequently remodeled and the seating capacity reduced to 1402. The theatre was closed in the 1950s, and was subsequently used by producer Mike Todd for a screening venue. The building was demolished in 1977.

The exterior of the Ritz Theatre can be briefly seen in the film Cell 2455, Death Row (1955).

References: Website-LATheatres.