Redskin Theatre
221 W. Broadway Street,
Anadarko,
OK
73005
221 W. Broadway Street,
Anadarko,
OK
73005
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Opened on February 12, 1947 with Ray Milland in “California”, the Redskin Theatre is located in downtown Anadarko, OK. It features an American Indian marquee complete with arrows directing you inside. The arrows appear not only in the neon, but also on the tiles under your feet. This theatre is huge as it opens up into its main auditorium. It features the old style stadium seating. Yes, folks stadium seating is not a new idea. The seats have been replaced and there is plenty of leg room. The picture and sound quality is excellent.
At the top of the theatre across from the projection room is an old fashioned cry room. The most fascinating things, however, are the American Indian murals drawn on the walls of the auditorium. I forget the name of the artist, but I know he was a well known Indian artist in his day. The Black family now owns and operates the Redskin Theatre, and I’m sure they can give you the details. It was closed by 1999, but later reopened.
The Redskin Theatre is easily accessible coming from Oklahoma City, so I encourage both theatre lovers and art lovers alike to check out the hidden gem in Anadarko. The Indian head on top of the blade sign had been damaged by May 2013 and had been removed by 2022. It was taken over by a new owner, but sadly the Redskin Theatre was closed on May 2, 2025.
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From Oklahoma Histerical Society come these Redskin contemporary color photographs. To view images type in word “theatre”, then search -
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The Redskin is still showing movies, though it does appear to have been twinned, based on their current movie scheduling.
This advanced web site has both vintage and current pictures of the Redskin -
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Pic of Redskin Theater added to Photo Section.
Opened Feb.12, 1947.
The Redskin is back up and running!! Yay! I love this theater and have such great memories of it when I was a kid. Here is the current website address and Facebook address for the theater as of right now 2018
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Redskin-Theatre/123235611067394
Theater Website: http://www.redskinmovie.com/
Opened with Ray Milland in “California” (unknown if extras added).
As of May 2025 the Redskin Theatre was sold to a new owner. It’s possible the new owner will keep it the way it is but for now it’s uncertain.
The Redskin stopped showing movies as of May 2nd, 2025, according to its Facebook page. Grand opening ad posted.