United Artists Berkeley 7
2274 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
2274 Shattuck Avenue,
Berkeley,
CA
94704
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The United Artists Theatre was opened September 16, 1932 with Will Rogers in “Down to Earth”. It was operated by Fox West Coast Theatres. It was twinned on December 19, 1973. On June 25, 1975 it became a quad. In 1983 another screen was added and on July 19, 1985 it became a 7-screen theatre.
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Ian Grundy
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I think this theater is in need of major restoration, but it is still beautiful compared to most megaplexes and bland national-chain theaters. They regularly show old movies here at reduced price, and the theater rooms are a nice size. It’s not as beautiful as the Shattuck or the California, but it’s an authentic classic theater.
I used to attend the UA in my youth. I only attended the theatre once after it was butchered. The UA is a prime example of how not to multiplex and historic theatre. I consider the UA one of the worst plexing of an existing theatre in the Bay Area. brucec
I’ll never forget the United Artists theatre in Berkeley. The year was 1953, I was 7, and the movie was “War of the Worlds”. That started my fascination with sci-fi films.
Here is a photo circa 1940s:
http://tinyurl.com/c58hfl
That is a great article. Thanks for posting.
Great vintage photo ken mc.
This opened on September 16th, 1932. Grand opening ad from the 15th in the photo section for this cinema.
and became a twin cinema on December 19th, 1973. Ad posted.
and four screens on June 25th, 1975. Another ad posted.
5 screens in 1983 and 7 screens on July 19th, 1985. Grand opening ads in the photo section.