Art Theatre
2025 E. Fourth Street,
Long Beach,
CA
90814
2025 E. Fourth Street,
Long Beach,
CA
90814
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Originally opened in 1924 as the Carter Theatre with 636 seats, an Oriental style and equipped with a pipe organ.
Remodeled into an Art Deco style by the architectural firm Schilling & Schilling in 1934 it was renamed Lee Theatre, operating until 1947, when after further remodeling it was renamed Art Theatre. This classic art house cinema was going strong for many years.
The Art Theatre closed on March 8th 2008 and was renovated, reopening on August 22, 2008.
Contributed by
George Haider
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BillyG- thanks for the kind words. We need all the word of mouth and dedicated custormers that we can get, as staff costs are keeping us from being profitable at this point.
Simon-we have great pictures on our website: www.arttheatrelongbeach.com Does anyone know how we can put one of those new pictures up on this site to replace the existing picture? THanks
Here is a November 2008 photo.
Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine, May 1950:
Art J. Thomas, who recently purchased the Lee in Long Beach and renamed it the Art, appointed Harold Stevert as manager of the house.
Here is a 1981 photo:
http://tinyurl.com/ckkuk3
Here are two 1983 photos:
Photo1
Photo2
Nice photos.
Night photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y4ndk3f
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y2nbx55
That “Recent exterior view” at the top of the page isn’t so recent anymore… ;–)
Hey, major congratulations to the Art’s 2nd anniversary (since re-opening). This place has really grown to be a centerpiece of Retro Row…I couldn’t imagine Long Beach without the Art!