Cine 7 Theater
3814 MacArthur Boulevard,
Oakland,
CA
94619
3814 MacArthur Boulevard,
Oakland,
CA
94619
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This theater opened in March of 1939 as the Laurel Theater, closed and reopened as Cine 7, closed again about 1984.
It was converted into church, is now a branch of Victory Outreach.
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I remember the Cine 7 when it was called the Laurel. Saw “town without pity” there. When it was changed to the Cine 7, in the beginning showed runs that just left Downtown Oakland, then went to porn for about a year, then to a b movie house. You were able to buy membership cards, and get in for 50 cents. Candy counter was on main floor and stairs on both sides took you up to the restrooms and entrances to the balcony. The balcony was full of marijuana and lovemaking. It didn’t have any murals in it that i can remember. The marquee was cool, the vertical on the top was a black and white shaped reel of film, and when lit, would flash and look like it was rotating. You could see it all the way down MacArthur Blvd. When it first became the love center church, the marquee was removed. Crawfords coffee shop across the street had the best shakes!
Speaking of Crawford’s Coffee Shop, I remember there was a clock to the left of the proscenium around which the words “CRAWFORD’S COFFEE SHOP” were boldly displayed.
One note of trivia about the Laurel’s vertical: When it became the Cine 7, the reel of film was replaced by an asterisk.
A recent photo of the building as the Victory Outreach:
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A recent photo of the building as the Victory Outreach:
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Just went on the market today for $1,999,999 Still used as “Victory Outreach” church. Sq ft of building is 10,376 # of parking spaces is 27. Listing agent is Benjamin Mohr at (925) 820-9911
Someone needs to bring back the Laurel Theatre. The area doesn’t have any movie theatres. Bring in the guys that run the El Cerrito and have food,drinks and movies. Across the streets sits the old Hopkins, another old Oakland neighborhood house that has been many things since it’s movie days. Bring back Mrs A to manage the New Laurel. Is she still around. A real class manager for the UA circuit. Always had a flower in her hair, says my friend Ed Jacklich who worked for her in the late 60’s.
Here is an April 1964 ad from the Oakland Tribune:
http://tinyurl.com/arkn4u
Victory Outreach has left the former Cine 7; the new occupant is called the Dominion Christian Center.
Here is a 1982 photo of the Cine 7 building.