Yes this was on a fairly steep street and was sort of the 2nd entrance to the theatre. Market next door was a very good one and had a great deli. This theatre survived while many other large and elegant theatres in Seattle are dust now. This may be because it is in a great location now across from a recent large symphony hall.
I was never in the Embassy in it’s movie heyday but also was interested in it often as I toured downtown or waited for the bus close to it. In the 60’s they seemed to feature lots of triple play horror B films. Then porno for years in the 70’s. 3RD ave in Seattle is quite sleazy but this place and the symphony hall next door gives it a better and upscale dimension. Surprising this simpler smaller theatre should survive while the elegant theatres in town like the Music Hall, Orpheum and Palomar and old Orpheum are all dust.
This is a handsome post art deco and art moderne styled theatre from the late 1940’s. Still one of north Seattle’s most popular movie venues. Bigger and better than ever. Good popcorn too.
I saw the Mutiny on the Bounty at the Blue Mouse. 7Omm. Best screen and sound ever. Music Box had this also I think. I Saw West Side Story there and many other big reserved seat first runners. These two theatres were the choice ones for the big movies. 5th Avenue got lots of them too. Orpheum and Music Hall a few also. Did not seem like the Paramount got many. Coliseum got a few. It was always a first run house. Sound of Music, Rosemary’s Baby, El Cid, played the 5th Avenue. The Blue Mouse did not seem that big but it made up for it by the huge wide screen. Loved the place. Oh and The Music Man played there a long time too. I think Molly Brown may have played the Music Box. I am not sure about that though.
Unfortunate that the tower sign could not be saved. Would have added personality and unique quality to an area of the city that is lacking in that department these days. Green Lake is one of the only unique qualities now.
The Ridgemont had a small rather boxed in screen and a simple decor but it was historic in many ways. In the 20’s it was originally a first and second run general film format and in the 50’s and 60’s became an art house. Some of the more important foreign films of all time played there. Then there was I AM CURIOUS YELLOW. And then BLUE. All controversy. This place could have been made a classy stage theatre or if brought up to date a successful first run theatre. Great area for that .
Interesting about Jaws. I saw both Conan films there and quite a few horror/action films too. Terminator was one of them. It ran a long time too. It was a first run house until the end. The last film was Tremors. This theatre should be restored to its original interior and given a stage for live action theatre. The balcony is still intact and the original ceiling and back wall in the upper reaches.
I think the Mayfair was to be the original name of the Music Hall Theatre. This theatre was never really named that and it’s original name was The Fox. Always one of the most impressive theatres in town. 7th and Olive.
Great pic and even the beautiful Orpheum maybe is in the far off distance down the street. Coliseum is down there too and Blue Mouse on the left and Music Box on the right. All the dust of history. Coliseum is still the beautiful building it has always been on the outside however.
Beautiful pic of this masterpiece of theatre design. And without the black lighting that blocks the lovely design elements. At least the place is still used consistantly and loved. Hats off to those responible for that.
Yes the 5th Avenue is a masterpiece. I have to agree with the gentleman that favors the Coliseum Theatre though. They had a very wide screen and the way it was designed was wide and shorter from back to front. Every seat was close to the huge screen. It would be great to restore the interior back to it’s 1916 or so interior. Elegant and detailed and one of the best theatres in history. At least the exterior is original. Bring back the rounded marquee too.
Elegant box office design. They don’t build them like this anymore.
Yes art deco masterpiece.
How sad! No respect for real style or beauty.
Yes this was on a fairly steep street and was sort of the 2nd entrance to the theatre. Market next door was a very good one and had a great deli. This theatre survived while many other large and elegant theatres in Seattle are dust now. This may be because it is in a great location now across from a recent large symphony hall.
I was never in the Embassy in it’s movie heyday but also was interested in it often as I toured downtown or waited for the bus close to it. In the 60’s they seemed to feature lots of triple play horror B films. Then porno for years in the 70’s. 3RD ave in Seattle is quite sleazy but this place and the symphony hall next door gives it a better and upscale dimension. Surprising this simpler smaller theatre should survive while the elegant theatres in town like the Music Hall, Orpheum and Palomar and old Orpheum are all dust.
This is the original auditorium of the Crest Theatre in north Seattle. Great lighting too. It now has 4 movie screens. Smaller than this one.
This is a handsome post art deco and art moderne styled theatre from the late 1940’s. Still one of north Seattle’s most popular movie venues. Bigger and better than ever. Good popcorn too.
Nice tile and detail work here and handsome box office. Marquee and blade sign beautiful also.
Looks wonderful. Too bad all will be history soon. Good the window can be saved at least.
Beautiful brickwork and columns and balcony detail.
This theatre is unique and truly one of the more beautiful in American history. A tragedy it was destroyed.
I saw the Mutiny on the Bounty at the Blue Mouse. 7Omm. Best screen and sound ever. Music Box had this also I think. I Saw West Side Story there and many other big reserved seat first runners. These two theatres were the choice ones for the big movies. 5th Avenue got lots of them too. Orpheum and Music Hall a few also. Did not seem like the Paramount got many. Coliseum got a few. It was always a first run house. Sound of Music, Rosemary’s Baby, El Cid, played the 5th Avenue. The Blue Mouse did not seem that big but it made up for it by the huge wide screen. Loved the place. Oh and The Music Man played there a long time too. I think Molly Brown may have played the Music Box. I am not sure about that though.
Handsome exterior and landscaping outside. Too bad it was never used for part of the Olympic Hotel. Any pics of the inside?
Any more interior pics of this theatre? The proscenium maybe and ceilings.
Unfortunate that the tower sign could not be saved. Would have added personality and unique quality to an area of the city that is lacking in that department these days. Green Lake is one of the only unique qualities now.
The Ridgemont had a small rather boxed in screen and a simple decor but it was historic in many ways. In the 20’s it was originally a first and second run general film format and in the 50’s and 60’s became an art house. Some of the more important foreign films of all time played there. Then there was I AM CURIOUS YELLOW. And then BLUE. All controversy. This place could have been made a classy stage theatre or if brought up to date a successful first run theatre. Great area for that .
Any pics of the auditorium? Sounds beautiful. Good this place is still around.
I like the vintage architecture rather than the newer. Newer marquee is better though.
Interesting about Jaws. I saw both Conan films there and quite a few horror/action films too. Terminator was one of them. It ran a long time too. It was a first run house until the end. The last film was Tremors. This theatre should be restored to its original interior and given a stage for live action theatre. The balcony is still intact and the original ceiling and back wall in the upper reaches.
Nice art deco buiding design. Is the auditorium still intact?
Any interior pics of this great theatre? Dramatic signage and building design.
I think the Mayfair was to be the original name of the Music Hall Theatre. This theatre was never really named that and it’s original name was The Fox. Always one of the most impressive theatres in town. 7th and Olive.
Great pic and even the beautiful Orpheum maybe is in the far off distance down the street. Coliseum is down there too and Blue Mouse on the left and Music Box on the right. All the dust of history. Coliseum is still the beautiful building it has always been on the outside however.
Beautiful pic of this masterpiece of theatre design. And without the black lighting that blocks the lovely design elements. At least the place is still used consistantly and loved. Hats off to those responible for that.
Yes the 5th Avenue is a masterpiece. I have to agree with the gentleman that favors the Coliseum Theatre though. They had a very wide screen and the way it was designed was wide and shorter from back to front. Every seat was close to the huge screen. It would be great to restore the interior back to it’s 1916 or so interior. Elegant and detailed and one of the best theatres in history. At least the exterior is original. Bring back the rounded marquee too.