Wes-Ten was in operation as early as 1945 with a seat count of 350 seats per Film Daily Yearbook. Could have been in operation even prior. Not sure where the profile date of 1949 was derived but, it was at least 1945.
In 1945, Midwest Theater was the second largest seating capacity in Oklahoma City @ 1600 seats while Warner was largest @ 1950 seats per Film Daily Yearbook.
Correction, Isis Theatre circa 1935 – 1936. Also, it shows now playing as 1935’s “Tracy Rides” starring Tom Tyler. 1933’s “Dance Hall Hostess” is a coming attraction vs. now showing.
guarina, are the newer digital projection / film systems in use in this or other Cuban Theater’s? Just curious about the fascinating Cuban Theater history and evolution. Thanks
Saw “Cleopatra” at this theater in 1963. Friend of mine was manager and invited his buddies from Oklahoma to be his guest for the first run showing. Was really surprised at how small the theater was but, it was nice and they really had a packed crowd that at that evenings showing. Movie, fantastic!
Pic of Knob Hill Theater street view added to Photo Section.
Wes-Ten was in operation as early as 1945 with a seat count of 350 seats per Film Daily Yearbook. Could have been in operation even prior. Not sure where the profile date of 1949 was derived but, it was at least 1945.
Warner Theater in 1945 was the largest seating capacity house in Oklahoma City with 1950 seats per Film Daily Yearbook.
In 1945, Midwest Theater was the second largest seating capacity in Oklahoma City @ 1600 seats while Warner was largest @ 1950 seats per Film Daily Yearbook.
Pic of Redskin Theater added to Photo Section.
Above photo provided thru courtesy of Ron Holder
1962 Pic of Midwest Theater Lobby Pro Mo added to Photo Section is Courtesy of Ron Holder.
Pic of Okla Opry added to Photo Section
Correction to above note…1935 – 1936 Pic vs. 1933.
Correction, Isis Theatre circa 1935 – 1936. Also, it shows now playing as 1935’s “Tracy Rides” starring Tom Tyler. 1933’s “Dance Hall Hostess” is a coming attraction vs. now showing.
1933 Pic of Isis Theatre, Oklahoma City, added to Photo Section
1971 Pic of State Finale added to Photo Section
Empress Theatre, 1926 Pic added to Photo Section.
guarina, are the newer digital projection / film systems in use in this or other Cuban Theater’s? Just curious about the fascinating Cuban Theater history and evolution. Thanks
1923 Pic of Empress Theatre, Oklahoma City, added to Photo Section.
Pic of Tower Theater, Oklahoma City, Night Time, Showing “Sound Of Music” added to Photo Section.
Mid 60’s day time view pic added to Photo Section showing Cooper Theater on left side of street.
Wow, Looks like Bonnie and Clyde’s old car…Could that be them crossing street in that photo?
Early 1900’s pic of Yale added to Photo Section. Click on pic and enlarge to best view Yale in this pic.
Early pic of Metropolitan added to Photo Section.
1965 Day Time Pic of State Theater added to Photo Section.
Tower Theater, Bremerton, Wa., Showing “What A Woman” Pic added to Photo Section
Early 60’s Night Time view of State added to Photo Section looking South on Robinson.
Saw “Cleopatra” at this theater in 1963. Friend of mine was manager and invited his buddies from Oklahoma to be his guest for the first run showing. Was really surprised at how small the theater was but, it was nice and they really had a packed crowd that at that evenings showing. Movie, fantastic!
Pic of Folly Theatre post Vaudeville period added to Photo Section.