Ken Cinema
4061 Adams Avenue,
San Diego,
CA
92116
4061 Adams Avenue,
San Diego,
CA
92116
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The Ken opened in 1912. The theater was remodeled in 1947 by S. Charles Lee in Art Moderne style, and was restored in 1975 after being taken over by the Landmark chain as a showcase for foreign features.
It has since expanded to include independent films and restored classics. It is the only theater remaining in San Diego which still uses reel-to-reel carbon arc projectors.
The Ken is also host to FALL OUT, San Diego’s gay and lesbian film festival.
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Bryan Krefft
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Thanks.
Here are two 1983 photos:
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Photo2
Here is another photo:
http://tinyurl.com/y9ku5ca
I recently took a weekend trip to San Diego. While in San Diego I wanted to visited any historic theaters that were still left in the city. I was sadden to find out that Ken Cinema was the last single-screen theater in San Diego. of course I had to see film, “ Holy Rollers.” I am happy this theater at least remains.
A couple photos of the Ken Theatre.
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Any interior photos?
Can’t make out that One-sheet!
Lots of photos, including a few interiors, here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.119571068065336.12520.117370998285343&type=1
Does anyone have any information on the Ken pre-1947 remodel? Did it actually show movies before then?
Pretty low ceiling in the auditorium!
Here’s a direct link to the photos posted on 8/19/11. (Thanks, Danny.)