Blue Mouse Theatre 1923 opening night re-creation with Dennis James
TACOMA, WA — Years in the making, finally the “Green Goddess” returns! This is a rare opportunity not to be missed!
A Special Engagement at the Blue Mouse Theatre in Tacoma’s Historic Proctor District (one day only!)
“Green Goddess” (1923) Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 PM
The Blue Mouse’s opening night film accompanied live by world renowned Silent Film Organist Dennis James & Live Vaudeville Act.
Eighty-six years ago …
The Blue Mouse Theatre opened its doors to long lines of ardent movie-goers. Tacoma News Tribune called it “the finest suburban theatre in the Northwest.” Today, The Blue Mouse is the oldest continuously operating movie house in Washington. Recently, the Tacoma Landmarks Commission placed The Blue Mouse Theatre on the Tacoma Register of Historic Places. The Blue Mouse may soon find itself on the National Register of Historic Places!
The Blue Mouse & Historic Tacoma invite you to watch as the Blue Mouse turns GREEN for its 86th Birthday Party with a rare screening of its actual 1923 Opening Night Film.
* Eat popcorn from an eco-friendly bag.
* Enjoy wine & hors d'oeuvres with Green Goddess dressing.
* Experience a historically authentic presentation of Richard Arliss in “Green Goddess,” the silent adventure movie that packed the theatre opening night in 1923 with standing room only!
* Live performance by world famous silent movie organist. Vaudeville song & dance.
All Tickets $35 Advance purchase highly recommended! Buy tickets at: The Blue Mouse Theatre located at 2611 N Proctor or Pacific Northwest Shop located at 2702 N. Proctor
MC & Visa Accepted
Information (253) 752.9500, (253) 752.2242 or Babe Lehrer (253) 383.1283
Made possible by the Packard Humanities Institute, the Stanford Theatre Foundation, Historic Tacoma, Bill Broich and Phyllis McGavick & Alfred’s Cafe
Comments (4)
Like countless thousands of silent motion picture fans AND the pleasure of of witnessing Dennis James at the organ console, all I can say is “I’m GREEN” with envy.
Congratulations to all who keep the Blue Mouse Theatre open!!!
I forgot to mention that Mr. James makes San Francisco’s Castro Theatre Wurlitzer sound the best in the west!
I forgot to mention that Mr. James makes San Francisco’s Castro Theatre Wurlitzer sound the best in the west!
Here’s a folllow-up article: http://www.thenewstribune.com/ae/story/952695.html