Redford Theatre
17360 Lahser Road,
Detroit,
MI
48219
17360 Lahser Road,
Detroit,
MI
48219
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The exterior, lobby and auditorium of the Redford Theatre can be seen in an early scene in the 2014 horror movie “It Follows”.
January 22nd, 1928 grand opening ad in photo section. It was quite small.
I was at The Redford last weekend. With the exception of the projection and sound problems, the show was great. Many noticed and I will bet few complained.
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An article about octagenarian former teacher Peggy Grimshaw, who knows to keep increasingly rare film prints coming to the Redford, can be read here.
Recent pictures of the Redford and its surroundings.
The Norelco DP-70 projectors (70MM/35mm) came from the former Summit Cinerama Theatre (aka: Cass Theatre) before that theatre was razed.
My wife and I saw “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” along with a Bugs Bunny cartoon last weekend. Four dollar? They should charge more!! The price at the concessions was great! The organ music before, at the intermission and the end was fantastic. WE WILL BE BACK!
She’s a beautiful place. My husband and I were there all the time while dating and engaged. We really miss it now that we’re in PA! How is the artist’s space/lounge in the back doing? It was really exciting to get a peek at that.
As one of the people restoring the Redford I want to say thanks for all the complements. We still need your help. Bring all you friends to see the Redford.
I hope to be able to come for IMITATION OF LIFE, that is one of my all time favs !!
I saw Phantom of the Opera (1925 – Lon Chaney), Some like it Hot (M Monroe) and The Mark of Zorro back in the early 90’s. Only classics were being shown then, and just one of two showings a month. But a memorable experience with the organ.
I love the Redford. If only the city of theatres could have held onto a few more..
Only the Redford would be able to have a master organist playing along with the opening credits of Ben Hur! I can still hear the organ chimes.
Favorite moments at the Redford (early 80’s) include a winter power failure (when a local transformer exploded). First, we all sat around and sang songs as one of the organists pulled out an old upright piano. After an hour or so, they realized we couldn’t finish the movie (Paint Your Wagon), so they opened the side door of the theater and drove in a Volkswagen Beetle! The driver pointed his headlights out into the auditorium so everyone could safely exit. We sang all the way home.
I used to attend Mr. Michigan and Mr. Great lakes bodybuilding contests there back in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
Turns out that this CT page’s account of the Los Angeles LINDA LEA THEATRE, is one of but three that once graced that city in Japanese style: /theaters/3493/
I saw “Born Free” there and also “Sands of the Kalihari”.
Perhaps the only other Japanese themed theatre in the US is on this page here: /theaters/1356/
LOL, thanks for the info gfinn, funny to think about them covering the decor! Are they all still Japanese decor? Anyone have any interior pictures? I am curious to see what it looks like inside
This theater was designed with a Japanese decor which was covered over after December 7, 1941 for obvious reasons. The original decor has been restored in recent years.
A beautiful theatre lovingly restored by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society! You can’t beat the Redford for movie classics!