Ken Cinema

4061 Adams Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92116

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Ken Cinema - San Diego, CA

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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.

Contributed by Bryan Krefft

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lostmemory
lostmemory on May 21, 2009 at 7:28 am

Here are two 1983 photos:

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Knatcal
Knatcal on June 15, 2010 at 6:21 pm

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.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on January 20, 2011 at 11:27 pm

A couple photos of the Ken Theatre.
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TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on March 14, 2011 at 2:41 pm

Any interior photos?

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 16, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Can’t make out that One-sheet!

Danny Baldwin
Danny Baldwin on August 19, 2011 at 5:52 pm

Lots of photos, including a few interiors, here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.119571068065336.12520.117370998285343&type=1

Danny Baldwin
Danny Baldwin on March 21, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Does anyone have any information on the Ken pre-1947 remodel? Did it actually show movies before then?

saps
saps on March 21, 2012 at 6:57 pm

Pretty low ceiling in the auditorium!

Here’s a direct link to the photos posted on 8/19/11. (Thanks, Danny.)

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