Chalet Theatre
1721 Wells Street,
Enumclaw,
WA
98022
1721 Wells Street,
Enumclaw,
WA
98022
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The Chalet Theatre was built in 1928 and originally served as home to the American Legion. In 1947, it was converted to a movie house. In 1977, Ken Kerr and his brother purchased the theater.
Kerr says the theater was called the Roxy Theatre at some point before he owned it. Another site I found says it was known as the Liberty Theatre at some point.
Kerr has made some changes over the years — modernizing the projection system, adding Dolby surround sound. In 1993, he replaced the original seats, moving the rows farther apart to add more legroom. The theater, which seated 582 when Kerr and his brother bought it, now seats 460.
The theater has a high ceiling and the original tapestries. Kerr pretty much takes care of every aspect of the popular theater. What an asset to fans of old theaters!
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I love the Chalet Theatre. My mother worked there when she was younger and that’s where she met my dad. They lived in the appartments above the theatre. It’s also where I had my first kiss!
The theatre is wonderful, with red velvet curtains and lots of beautiful touches. It’s also the only affordable, first-run theatre in 100 mile radius!
The Chalet is one of 2 local theaters in Enumclaw, but is larger and a bit nicer of the two. They have affordable food (very rare to find these days) and cheaper tickets then your standard chain theater. I try to visit whenever possible, its a very nice place.
Here is a recent photo of the Chalet Theater.
This theatre opened under the name Emanclaw.
Info on the theatre’s organ.
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First run movies, cheap ticket price, cheap popcorn, and small town appeal. It’s a bit cold and stark inside, but still warm and fuzzy compaired to the big chains. Worth the trip to Enumclaw.