text: what l.a. landmark  imprints of betty grable’s legs, r2-d2’s wheels, jimmy durante’s nose and george bur   grauman's chinese theater  according to some sources, the theater's famous collection of footprints began with an accident. before the chinese theater officially opened, owner sid grauman gave a tour to some celebrities, during which actress constance talmadge unintentionally walked across a wet slab of cement.