Camelot Theatres
2300 E. Baristo Road,
Palm Springs,
CA
92262
2300 E. Baristo Road,
Palm Springs,
CA
92262
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Official Information: In June 2011, Camelot Theatres upgraded Aud #1 to allow for Digital Cinema Projection by installing a Christie Solaria CP2230 projector. All existing equipement in Aud #1 remained, with the exception of 16mm. The Norelco 35/70mm projectors are still operational and we are still capable of running reel-to-reel, two projector changeovers. 70mm can only be ran if it has a DTS soundtrack. By the end of August 2012, we will have fully upgraded to Digital Cinema, leaving existing 35mm equipment in Aud #1 and Aud #3. Aud #2 will be exclusively digital, due to space contstrains. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me directly at . – Thank You :)
Described in this 1967 trade article: Boxoffice
And the Norelco 35/70 projectors were removed making it no longer possible for the big theater to run 70mm.
In September 2010, The Camelot Theatres added digital projection in their main house on the large screen, and one of the smaller auditoriums. Theater #3 is still 35mm.
When this theatre opened as a D-150 house the full screen was 30 feet high by 68 feet wide.
1967 photos of the Camelot Theater can be seen here.
This theater is about to have a FILM NOIR FESTIVAL on June 2-5…
I recommend a call to the theater the day of the event to confirm guest appearances. Some of these films are being shown on one of only 1 or 2 prints remaining. It is not to be missed if you are in the area.
Thursday June 2nd 7:30 pm – OPENING NIGHT with actress Salome Jens
SECONDS (1966)
Friday June 3rd 10:00 am
BLONDE ICE (1948)
Friday June 3rd 1:00 pm w/ Special guest Paul Picerni
I WAS A COMMUNIST FOR THE F.B.I. (1951)
Friday June 3rd 4:00 pm
with special guest James MacArthur & Ray Bradbury book signing
CRIME WITHOUT PASSION (1934)
Friday June 3rd 7:30 pm
an evening with Mamie Van Doren on stage
GUNS, GIRLS, AND GANGSTERS (1959)
Saturday June 4th 10:00 am
TRY AND GET ME (1950)
Saturday June 4th 1:00 pm
THE GLASS WEB (1953)
Saturday June 4th 4:00 pm w/ Special guest Stanley Rubin
THE NARROW MARGIN (1952)
Saturday June 4th 7:30 pm w/ Special guest Robert Forster
JACKIE BROWN (1997)
Sunday June 5th 10:00 am
GUILTY BYSTANDER (1950)
Sunday June 5th 1:00 pm
Actress Nancy Coleman in a special guest appearance.
SUDDENLY (1954)
Sunday June 5th 4:00 pm
DESTINY (1944)
Sunday June 5th 7:30 pm – Special Guest director George Englund
THE NIGHT OF THE FOLLOWING DAY (1969)
For complete info on films and prices, go to: http://www.palmspringsfilmnoir.com/
I was one of the projectionists of the camelot from about 1973 to 1977 when it had a D-150 screen 70mm and 6 channel sound. It was run by F. Hugh Thomas, a third generation Master showman with standards unmatched in the industry. To go from the small “flat” previews and then open the huge 70 foot screen while the picture was projecting on the giant curtain while it was opening was a magnificent event to behold. It was as if the heavens were opening up. Stanley Diaz
January 6-17 is the PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. The stars coming for this event are amazing. The official website is http://www.psfilmfest.org
This is one of 3 venues for the festival this year. The others are the Signature Theaters on Taquitz Canyon and Palm Springs High School auditorium. All theaters are located within a few blocks of each other.