Redford Theatre

17360 Lahser Road,
Detroit, MI 48219

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Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on August 8, 2010 at 7:45 pm

Undated photo of the Redford Theatre.
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lostmemory
lostmemory on November 6, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Here is a recent photo of the Redford.

lostmemory
lostmemory on September 9, 2009 at 8:11 pm

This is a photo of the interior.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on August 15, 2009 at 2:09 am

2007 photo of the Redford by CT member Derek Farr
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lostmemory
lostmemory on March 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm

This website has photos of the Redford Theater.

lostmemory
lostmemory on February 3, 2008 at 3:39 pm

Another photo can be seen here.

William
William on October 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm

The Norelco DP-70 projectors (70MM/35mm) came from the former Summit Cinerama Theatre (aka: Cass Theatre) before that theatre was razed.

lostmemory
lostmemory on March 13, 2007 at 10:18 am

Here is another recent photo of the Redford Theater.

TEWinkes
TEWinkes on March 9, 2007 at 12:19 pm

My wife and I saw “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” along with a Bugs Bunny cartoon last weekend. Four dollar? They should charge more!! The price at the concessions was great! The organ music before, at the intermission and the end was fantastic. WE WILL BE BACK!

lostmemory
lostmemory on January 5, 2007 at 8:29 am

Added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1985

Redford Theatre Building (added 1985 – Building – #85000171)
17354 Lahser Rd., Detroit
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Shreve,R.F., Verner,Wilhelm & Mobly
Architectural Style: Other
Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture
Period of Significance: 1925-1949
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Historic Sub-function: Theater
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function: Business, Theater

lostmemory
lostmemory on January 3, 2007 at 11:06 am

This is a recent photo of the Redford Theater.

Kaimannaa
Kaimannaa on January 2, 2007 at 6:12 pm

She’s a beautiful place. My husband and I were there all the time while dating and engaged. We really miss it now that we’re in PA! How is the artist’s space/lounge in the back doing? It was really exciting to get a peek at that.

allenfitz
allenfitz on November 2, 2005 at 10:16 am

As one of the people restoring the Redford I want to say thanks for all the complements. We still need your help. Bring all you friends to see the Redford.

BoxOffice70MM
BoxOffice70MM on November 1, 2005 at 8:29 pm

I hope to be able to come for IMITATION OF LIFE, that is one of my all time favs !!

jawalker
jawalker on September 9, 2005 at 12:02 pm

I saw Phantom of the Opera (1925 – Lon Chaney), Some like it Hot (M Monroe) and The Mark of Zorro back in the early 90’s. Only classics were being shown then, and just one of two showings a month. But a memorable experience with the organ.

sevenyritch
sevenyritch on August 20, 2005 at 8:13 pm

I love the Redford. If only the city of theatres could have held onto a few more..

mistertom
mistertom on July 15, 2005 at 11:24 pm

Only the Redford would be able to have a master organist playing along with the opening credits of Ben Hur! I can still hear the organ chimes.

mistertom
mistertom on July 15, 2005 at 11:21 pm

Favorite moments at the Redford (early 80’s) include a winter power failure (when a local transformer exploded). First, we all sat around and sang songs as one of the organists pulled out an old upright piano. After an hour or so, they realized we couldn’t finish the movie (Paint Your Wagon), so they opened the side door of the theater and drove in a Volkswagen Beetle! The driver pointed his headlights out into the auditorium so everyone could safely exit. We sang all the way home.