Front Door Adult Theatre

5832 Atlantic Avenue,
Long Beach, CA 90805

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on April 25, 2020 at 1:30 pm

The R & X Mini-Cinema launched with R and X rated films in 1973. It was rebranded later that year as the Atlantic Mini Cinema celebrating its re-grand opening with a double-feature of Charlotte’s Web" and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” The mini cinema was a sub-run, discount 99 cent and 49 cent (kids) that stumbled out of the gate.

On September 14, 1973 it became The Backdoor Cinema with double-features of X-Rated films. It switched back to the Atlantic Mini-Cinema with live shows added to the X-rated film content. On January 14, 1974, its policy changed under the name of the Atlantic Mini-Cinema Theatre Club. Under new operators, it rebranded as the Front Door Adult Theatre featuring three hours of adult film content. The theatre found its audience and became a mainstay.

oldercal@yahoo.com
oldercal@yahoo.com on January 5, 2017 at 12:29 pm

I enjoyed going to the Front Door a lot, finding the people there friendly, welcome to being with others, not demanding. I miss it a lot!

monroe jones
monroe jones on October 12, 2013 at 11:49 am

I love how I went here as a teen and they never carded me. WOW the memories

poopycat1
poopycat1 on May 5, 2013 at 10:33 pm

good movies but the bathroom always smelled like bad urine,,i turned to my left 8guys jerking to each other disgusting and i was drunk

whilddingo
whilddingo on November 12, 2011 at 6:44 pm

Yes if anyone knows of another theater please tell me. Damn these things used to be sooo fun.

Ginger69
Ginger69 on November 8, 2011 at 9:51 am

I really miss the Front Door as well. As a female, I felt comfortable going there by myself because the staff was cool. I never was bothered by any of the customers, everyone was there just to have a good time!

sdchickidee
sdchickidee on May 19, 2010 at 5:00 am

are there places like this for women too?

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on May 5, 2010 at 5:40 pm

The Front Door’s neighboring Atlantic Theater is not long for this world, apparently.

socalifdad69
socalifdad69 on February 15, 2010 at 3:55 am

I know its a ways away but i found a theater in Bakersfield, sits approx. 25=30 good place to JO..if you would like to know more e-mail me at name it interest in theater

socalifdad69
socalifdad69 on February 14, 2010 at 2:19 am

if there are any other theaters in long beach that allow what the FDT did..let me know…and DanSmith you have a good idea there to…Loveitall…i would like to chat and possibly hook up with you 2

socalifdad69
socalifdad69 on February 14, 2010 at 2:16 am

i loved the FDT! if they reopen please let us know

loveitall
loveitall on January 1, 2010 at 9:40 pm

I loved going to the Pussycat and having guys join me to fuck my wife. Loved it!

hearabuz
hearabuz on October 26, 2009 at 7:00 am

is anyone interested in getting a group together to share and watch movie once in awhile, maybe it would build into a private theater for club members. im thinking about long beach/orange county area.

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Yhn8jvo94wG on September 3, 2009 at 11:34 am

I agree that it is a tragedy! I moved away as well and was shocked to find it closed when I came back on vacation. It is sad that these theaters are close to being nonexistent. The FDT was one of the best theaters to go next to the Pussycat that used to be on Beach Blvd. It was one of the few places where couples and single women would show up. Granted most of the time it was nothing but guys but couples did show up. And wow did it get really hot at times and there was some J/O going on, dam. I would sure love to find another place to relax and J/O! Is that theater actually there on 7th street?

JrkBnd
JrkBnd on June 29, 2009 at 8:21 pm

What a tragedy!! I’ve been gone for the last 5 years and was rocked by this news when I got back. So, what now?? Any accuracy to support claims of another porn house on 7th in Long Beach? This has inspired me to consider picking up where the FDT left off; whatcha guys think? The FDT suffered what it did due largely by it’s location I think. This type of business needs an industrial type area to surround it; no neighbors, moral groups, etc, to potentially threaten it’s existence. Hmmmm?? Gonna look into this, will keep you posted. Anyone here have an idea on to get a hold of Steve(AKA Larry),the FDT’s last known owner??

cac33c
cac33c on November 30, 2008 at 10:03 pm

Regarding 325 W 7th Street. I traveled the length of 7th Street from the 22 & 405 freeways, but didn’t see anything that looked like it. I’m sure it’s my lack of familiarity with the area.

lewgordon
lewgordon on November 25, 2008 at 7:01 pm

Regarding 327 W. 7th Street. I live around the corner but think it is E. 7th Street between LB Blvd. and Locust. I would love to find another one. Love doing that J/O stuff in there.

cac33c
cac33c on April 19, 2008 at 1:58 am

I was referring to the posting by cutthroat dated 10-23-07. I didn’t see anything resembling a theatre at 325 W 7th Street in Long Beach.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on April 12, 2008 at 1:08 am

If you look at the photos from last June, there’s no question about a theater being at 5832. I agree it doesn’t look like much when you drive by.

cac33c
cac33c on March 4, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Drove by this location several months ago – didn’t see anything that looked like a theatre.

cutthroat
cutthroat on October 24, 2007 at 2:03 am

Can someone tell me if the new address of Front Door Theater is 325 W 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90813

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on July 15, 2007 at 12:13 pm

My rationale is that, in Philly at least, the “theater” was a closet in the back of the room. I have no objection to adding a straight theater that later showed adult films. In the case of the Star/Movie, I don’t have enough information to determine if it merits an addition.

MagicLantern
MagicLantern on July 15, 2007 at 5:47 am

What’s the rationale on not adding porno theatres?

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on July 14, 2007 at 11:32 pm

I saw a 1969 LA Times ad for the Star Theater in Long Beach at Ocean and Locust. I think this is the same as “The Movie” at 345 E. Ocean. This is a porno theater, so I’m not adding it.