Roman Theater

120 S. Broadway Avenue,
Red Lodge, MT 59068

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Architects: Bjarne H. Moe, Anton Roat

Functions: Live Performances, Movies (First Run)

Styles: Streamline Moderne

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 406.446.2233
Manager: 406.446.2233

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Roman Theater

The Roman Theater was opened in 1917 by Steve Roman. The 500-seat theater, which included a balcony, was remodeled in Art Moderne style in 1935 to the plans of architect Bjarne Moe. It has been remodeled and renovated several times since. The Roman Theater still operates today, showing first-run films in addition to live entertainment, such as concerts and plays.

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kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on February 25, 2006 at 8:28 am

Here is a link with some additional information:
http://tinyurl.com/zqggk

And some more recollections from the locals:
http://tinyurl.com/kxkf9

Mark Gulbrandsen
Mark Gulbrandsen on October 14, 2007 at 3:58 pm

While the Roman may very well be the oldest continually operating movie theater in Montana it is very definately not the only small town theater still operating in Montana. There is a theater in Hardin, Forsyth, White Sulpher Springs and quite a number of other single screeners still going strong in Montana and the small population in these town is whats kept them going. There is no room nor a need for anything much over two screen in any small Montana town.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on November 22, 2010 at 10:21 pm

Mark55, The Roman theatre was “PROUD TO HAVE BEEN THE FIRST TO INTRODUCE WIDERANGE WESTERN ELECTRIC SOUND SYSTEM”. this on July 27.1934.“BOTTOMS UP” with Spencer Tracy was the movie playing.

Chris1982
Chris1982 on July 31, 2014 at 9:23 pm

Now Christie digital projection system and Dolby 5.1 sound.

NickOlcott
NickOlcott on November 10, 2016 at 5:47 pm

When I was growing up in Red Lodge (1955-1965), it was run by two sisters with the last name Roman. Did the same family operate it for over fifty years? Fond memories of the Saturday afternoon matinees of Roy Rogers cowboy movies.

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