Architect N. Straus Nayfach must have also designed the Centre Theatre (Oklahoma City) auditorium becuase they are almost identical. And both theatre opened around the same time.
Other than functional geometric wall and ceiling patterns, the Circle Theatre had absolutely no interior decoration, yet it was still quite pleasing to the eye, almost an Egytian feel to the lobby and auditorium.
The Criterion Theatre (1921-1973)was designed by Boller Bros in “French DeLuxe” styling. I believe it originally seated around 1650, until orchestra floor capacity was reduced during later remodeling. Publix built their vast theatre chain mainly through acquisition of already established theatres, but the Criterion was one of only a handful of theatres actually built (not acquired) by Paramount Pictures.
Publix also controld the Capitol Theatre on the Southside of OKC.
Architect N. Straus Nayfach must have also designed the Centre Theatre (Oklahoma City) auditorium becuase they are almost identical. And both theatre opened around the same time.
Other than functional geometric wall and ceiling patterns, the Circle Theatre had absolutely no interior decoration, yet it was still quite pleasing to the eye, almost an Egytian feel to the lobby and auditorium.
The Criterion Theatre (1921-1973)was designed by Boller Bros in “French DeLuxe” styling. I believe it originally seated around 1650, until orchestra floor capacity was reduced during later remodeling. Publix built their vast theatre chain mainly through acquisition of already established theatres, but the Criterion was one of only a handful of theatres actually built (not acquired) by Paramount Pictures.
Publix also controld the Capitol Theatre on the Southside of OKC.