I have been told that this building was originally a small cinema before conversion in the early ‘40s into Ride 'N Laff thrill ride (courtesy Springlake Photo Collection). This has not been confirmed. View link
In 1922 architects Tonini and Bramblet designed the Springlake Pavilion (AKA-Faryland, Casino) a combination cinema & ballroom. This c1930 image of the Faryland comes courtesy of Springlake Photo Collection. View link
Another theatre that utilized a “ramp system” to reach the balcony and fourth floor ballroom was the Hippodrome Theatre (a John Eberson design) located in Okmulgee, OK. View link
The Gem Theatre is quite a mystery. It and the former Theatorium must have been the same house. I’ve been told both cinemas used the Wright Bldg 4th floor auditorium but this has not been confirmed.
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HUGE mistake!!! Not Rialto pix. roadsideoklahoma made an error, above pictures are those of the Ray.
In its last days the Rialto looked more like an expensive Hollywood backlot set than a movie house.
Now razed, listing should be changed to demolished.
I have been told that this building was originally a small cinema before conversion in the early ‘40s into Ride 'N Laff thrill ride (courtesy Springlake Photo Collection). This has not been confirmed.
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In 1922 architects Tonini and Bramblet designed the Springlake Pavilion (AKA-Faryland, Casino) a combination cinema & ballroom. This c1930 image of the Faryland comes courtesy of Springlake Photo Collection.
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1911 photo when this theatre was still known as Metropolitan,
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c1937 summer photo of Ritz Theatre boxoffice and marquee,
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c1930 photo of the Warner Theater with original lightbulb marquee,
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In this 1920 image the Empress Theatre can be seen on the right, and the Criterion Theatre is photo left.
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A swell 1932 view of the Liberty Theatre.
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1935 photo of Milton Slosser playing the Criterion pipe organ,
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In this 1940s image is an unusual view (far right) of the old Liberty Theatre,
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In this 1940s image is an unusual view (far right) of the old Liberty Theatre,
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This unusual view of the Midwest Theatre comes courtesy of the Hales Collection,
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Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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Shown here are 1943 newspaper ads for the Warner,
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Shown here are 1943 newspaper ads for the Majestic,
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Here are a couple of views of the former Uptown Theatre,
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Another theatre that utilized a “ramp system” to reach the balcony and fourth floor ballroom was the Hippodrome Theatre (a John Eberson design) located in Okmulgee, OK.
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Take this shortcut instead; http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/249
I didn’t realize that when the 09-09-07 Star Theatre picture was posted that Tulsa Library constantly changes images. Sorry!
When this was a cinema didn’t the building have a massive glassblock and neon tower?
Interactive map of downtown Oklahoma City
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The Gem Theatre is quite a mystery. It and the former Theatorium must have been the same house. I’ve been told both cinemas used the Wright Bldg 4th floor auditorium but this has not been confirmed.
Picture with map
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modern pix, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/668
HUGE mistake!!! Not Rialto pix. roadsideoklahoma made an error, above pictures are those of the Ray.
In its last days the Rialto looked more like an expensive Hollywood backlot set than a movie house.
Now razed, listing should be changed to demolished.
Wonderful color pix on this link, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/667
color pictures, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/805