Red Rock 11 Theaters
5201 W. Charleston Boulevard,
Las Vegas,
NV
89107
5201 W. Charleston Boulevard,
Las Vegas,
NV
89107
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This was the theater of my childhood back in the late-1960’s and early-1970’s. Red Rock started out as one 512 seat theater (date of opening unknown) then the addtional four theaters were added at a later date.
The last of the additions (six) were added based on a style of an early-1900’s downtown theme. There were stores inside which were later removed and stores that had entrances outside the entrance to the theater.
As I remember it there were two snack bars — one was in the center of the downtown area and one was pushed up between the two entrances to the 512 seat theater.
The Red Rock was closed and finally demolished in April 2002.
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My name is Kevin Moseley, and for those of you that worked at the Redrock prior to 1985, you would possibly remember me as the freckled little son of RedRock manager Boyd Moseley. I fondly remember this movie theater from my childhood as it was where me and my sisters spent a great deal of our time on weekends and summer. My father ran this theater for quite some time before Syufi bought it from the owner Horste Schmidt in 1985. This forced the relocation of my family to California, the loss of jobs for many people in the mid 80’s, and the end of “the glory days” of the RedRock History. The beauty of the old town square, the cobblestone paths, the clocktower that sat near the offices entrance…all this history first wiped away by Syufi and their “modernization”…haha… still couldn’t compete after they took over. Long dead were the days of the “real” movie theater experience. For those that do remember my father – RADAMS for example…I am sad to say that he passed away in 1999 from lung cancer (you remember how much he smoked?!?!) We moved to California where he continued in the movie theater business with Cineplex Odeon, and then off to Colorado where he worked with Super Saver Cinemas before he passed away. I am looking for any photos of the RedRock in it’s “heyday” if anyone happens to have any. I have two that I recently found in my father’s personal things…If you happen to have any, I would be happen to post, email, or copy and mail to you…Thanks for the good wishes and great memories of the RedRock 11 Theater.
Love the pictures that were posted, really brought back some good memories.
You’re welcome for the pictures guys. I just wish even after all the years that dad ran the place, we would’ve kept more of them. I was only able to find the two…but I think they are good shots and will help alot of people to remember the good times and the theater!
Thanks so very much for the photo post, Kevin. I haven’t seen the interior since way back in the Summer of 1997. Truly, a magical place “Redrock” was. My family first experienced the wonderful “Turn of the Century” decor in the mid to late ‘80s. I’ll look for photos, but I’m sure I’ll never find a great shot of the inside like this one. Thanks again.
Very true about “Kool Kollectables.” The owners treated everyone like criminals, and as a comic collector, never was comfortable shopping there. I recall a sports apparell store (complete with baseball cards) and a martial arts retailer sharing space with RedRock Theatres. Longest line ever? “Batman” in the Summer of 1989. First movie: Star Trek IV or “Follow that Bird” Last: “Nothing to Lose” in 1997. Very lame finish.
My name is Greg Barnaby and I grew up in Las Vegas. One night in 1972 after having returned from my Gorman High senior class trip, My friend, Tom Byrne and I took in a midnight showing of ‘The Godfather’. Decatur Blvd. was pretty much the west end border of the city in those days and the Redrock theater stood as a sentinel before the vast expanse of desert spreading out toward the spring Mountains. Movies that I enjoyed there are: ET, The Thing, A Star is Born, Logan’s Run, Jurassic Park, All the Presidents Men, and Heaven can wait. Thanks for the great memories of Las Vegas passed.
I was born and raised in Vegas. Thanks so much for the great pics of the theater! Had so many good times there! Such a shame that all of our history gets demolished. I saved these pictures and will treasure them forever!
Oh and Kevin, your dad did an excellent job running the theater! I always had such positive experiences and the employees really seemed to enjoy their work environment. Thanks again for the great pics!!!
Had great memories of the red rock… hate that they like to destroy buildings that were part of many wonderful memories growing up..they really should have so respect.. I have a question … did the redrock have red curtains that opened when the movies would start.. I’m almost positive it did..but I need to kno for sure…? Thank u
Yes undercover, there were red curtains. The Red Rock 11 was an absolutely magical place, especially for a kid. I grew up close by from 1970 until it’s demise. Some very special memories. Here’s a couple:
Me & my dad showing up 5 minutes late to see Star Wars (for the 3rd time), so we stayed after to watch the first 5 mins of next showing. Ended up watching the whole movie again (our fourth time;).
3 buddies & I stop in for “Goodfellas”. We were hungry with no extra $ for food. Turned out to be one of our fav movies ever, but watching them constantly eating with uncle Paulie was murder for 3+ hrs, lol!
Tom & I driving by one night, we see the parking lot overflowing. We don’t know why. So we go to a back door (random)and crack it open. Inside, a packed theater partying with KOMP FM92 awaiting the sneak preview of “Batman”. Unbelievibly, there were 2 seats in front open. We run in, sit down, no one says a thing. 5 SECONDS later, lights dim, BATMAN comes on. Great movie. I miss the Red Rock and I loathe Las Vegas for it’s careless mindless sense of history.