If it is indeed demolished, probably housing. A non profit, the SF Theatre Foundation, which oversees the Vogue and Balboa, is injecting over $1million into the Opera Plaza and in a recent link mentioned on that theatre’s Cinema Treasures page mentions possibly trying to save the Clay also. From that link:
“Meanwhile, the foundation is in talks to save another neighborhood theater: the Clay Theater in Pacific Heights, which ceased operations this month. Jim Herbert said his group is hoping to “help restore and preserve this cultural treasure for the benefit of future generations.”
Add to that list of pre WW1 theaters still operating in SF the Roxie (1909 or 1912) on 16th St in the Mission District:
Goodfellas and Casino were on a double bill (both 35mm) earlier this month at the Castro (SF). I had not seen Casino since it came out in the 90’s – highly recommend.
My father took me to see Shane here in the late 1950’s or early 60’s. – the sound from those side speakers was awesome. When the lights went down the ceiling cove was lit in deep purply/blue neon.
That is not just any car show – that’s a car show of Mission Dist (and Bay Area) low riders. Many of them are tricked out and in A1 shape. Notice the dark car (lower right) performing a side stand?
There seemed to be some interest in seeing souvenir programs added to Photos so I unearthed the 5 I had, photographed them and added to the appropriate SF theaters I’d seen the films at over the years. Seven Wonders of the World was the first one I bought when I was 8 years old. My father took my sister and I to see this at the Orpheum Cinerama. We were blown away by the huge screen.
From the intro above:
“By the 1960’s, the Balboa Theatre had very long runs of blockbuster films, at popular prices, including 92 weeks in 1966 and 1967 for “The Sound of Music”, which followed the roadshow engagement at the United Artists Theatre on Market Street.”
The roadshow engagement of The Sound of Music played at the UA from March 18, 1965 until the week of Dec 19, 1966 (92 weeks) according to Michael Coates' list of SF roadshow/70mm engagements:
Here.
Is the above inferring it ran for another 92 weeks at the Balboa?
I read the same as rsalters, Wicked cancelled the rest of it’s performances due to the street being closed and the implosion of the cranes apparently broke a few windows at the Saenger.
From the theatre’s website: Because of the ongoing search and rescue operation, the Saenger Theatre is still under a mandatory evacuation. We are unable to answer our phones and any email responses will be delayed. For the most up-to-date information on all upcoming shows, please continue to check this page, our Facebook Page, and our Twitter Page.
An evening screening tonight will be the last for the Guild. The building has been sold to three investors — Drew Dunlevie, Pete Briger and Thomas Layton, all Peninsula residents — who plan to demolish the theater and rebuild it as a music hall, ending the movie house’s 93-year run in Menlo Park. Details here:
I did just that David Z but that will not correct the map on this site. Was hoping one of the site administrators would see this and correct it for this page.
Luis Valdez’s 1987 film La Bamba used the same exterior footage from American Wax of the Wiltern made to look like the Brooklyn Paramount for a concert scene.
Tried to post a link to the theatres in movies blogspot published in 2017 with photos but CT thinks it’s spam.
“As envisioned, the existing facade of the theater and its commercial spaces would be restored along with the theater space itself and lobby, using a recovered set of Timothy Pflueger’s original construction documents for direction.
According to the overview for the Warrens (Warner Bros) theatre in downtown Los Angeles the interior theatre shots at the beginning of Funny Girl were filmed there.
If it is indeed demolished, probably housing. A non profit, the SF Theatre Foundation, which oversees the Vogue and Balboa, is injecting over $1million into the Opera Plaza and in a recent link mentioned on that theatre’s Cinema Treasures page mentions possibly trying to save the Clay also. From that link:
“Meanwhile, the foundation is in talks to save another neighborhood theater: the Clay Theater in Pacific Heights, which ceased operations this month. Jim Herbert said his group is hoping to “help restore and preserve this cultural treasure for the benefit of future generations.”
Add to that list of pre WW1 theaters still operating in SF the Roxie (1909 or 1912) on 16th St in the Mission District:
Roxie
Tomorrow, Jan 26th is the last day for the Clay Theatre. From the SF Chronicle this morning:
Clay
Goodfellas and Casino were on a double bill (both 35mm) earlier this month at the Castro (SF). I had not seen Casino since it came out in the 90’s – highly recommend.
My father took me to see Shane here in the late 1950’s or early 60’s. – the sound from those side speakers was awesome. When the lights went down the ceiling cove was lit in deep purply/blue neon.
Photo from OpenSFHistory.org
Photographer unknown.
That is not just any car show – that’s a car show of Mission Dist (and Bay Area) low riders. Many of them are tricked out and in A1 shape. Notice the dark car (lower right) performing a side stand?
There seemed to be some interest in seeing souvenir programs added to Photos so I unearthed the 5 I had, photographed them and added to the appropriate SF theaters I’d seen the films at over the years. Seven Wonders of the World was the first one I bought when I was 8 years old. My father took my sister and I to see this at the Orpheum Cinerama. We were blown away by the huge screen.
From the souvenir program of Seven Wonders of the World.
Souvenir program for Apocalypse Now added to photos.
Photo of souvenir program and ticket for Oct 1996 showing of restored 70mm print of Vertigo added in photos.
From the intro above: “By the 1960’s, the Balboa Theatre had very long runs of blockbuster films, at popular prices, including 92 weeks in 1966 and 1967 for “The Sound of Music”, which followed the roadshow engagement at the United Artists Theatre on Market Street.”
The roadshow engagement of The Sound of Music played at the UA from March 18, 1965 until the week of Dec 19, 1966 (92 weeks) according to Michael Coates' list of SF roadshow/70mm engagements: Here. Is the above inferring it ran for another 92 weeks at the Balboa?
I read the same as rsalters, Wicked cancelled the rest of it’s performances due to the street being closed and the implosion of the cranes apparently broke a few windows at the Saenger.
From the theatre’s website: Because of the ongoing search and rescue operation, the Saenger Theatre is still under a mandatory evacuation. We are unable to answer our phones and any email responses will be delayed. For the most up-to-date information on all upcoming shows, please continue to check this page, our Facebook Page, and our Twitter Page.
Nice shots Mike (saps). Beautiful interior.
An evening screening tonight will be the last for the Guild. The building has been sold to three investors — Drew Dunlevie, Pete Briger and Thomas Layton, all Peninsula residents — who plan to demolish the theater and rebuild it as a music hall, ending the movie house’s 93-year run in Menlo Park. Details here:
Guild Closing
This theater’s status should be changed to “Open”.
From today’s SF Chronicle:
Presidio
Thanks for trying Ken.
I did just that David Z but that will not correct the map on this site. Was hoping one of the site administrators would see this and correct it for this page.
The Apple map above shows a remote location far to the west of 280 Smith Ranch Rd.
Luis Valdez’s 1987 film La Bamba used the same exterior footage from American Wax of the Wiltern made to look like the Brooklyn Paramount for a concert scene.
Tried to post a link to the theatres in movies blogspot published in 2017 with photos but CT thinks it’s spam.
The same footage of the “Brooklyn Paramount” used in American Hot Wax was also used again in the 1987 Luis Valdez film La Bamba.
2 ½ years later….
“As envisioned, the existing facade of the theater and its commercial spaces would be restored along with the theater space itself and lobby, using a recovered set of Timothy Pflueger’s original construction documents for direction.
El Rey
Yesterday’s San Francisco Chronicle article on the reopening of the Presidio Theater Sept 21, 2019.
According to the overview for the Warrens (Warner Bros) theatre in downtown Los Angeles the interior theatre shots at the beginning of Funny Girl were filmed there.
Warrens
This is actually the Pacific 1-2-3 on Hollywood Blvd – photo should be moved there.
Warner/Pacific 1-2-3