It would be nice to see the interior before the Skouras redo. The elaborate Coliseum Theatre in Seattle was also Skouras-ized in 1950. It went from a unique combo of middle eastern and asian styles to that more mundane post art deco 1940’s look. Much of the truly elaborate artistic details lost forever. The original plaster work in these old movie palaces were created by true artists. I knew a few.
I always thought the Fox marquee was dramatic and made Broadway in Portland like Las Vegas in terms of glitzy electric neon. Was never in any of these theatres on Broadway. The only theatre in Portland I was in was the Bagdad. It still exists and is running first run films.
Yes Portland had quite the theatre street much like Seattle. They both also had a Music Box, Blue Mouse, Orpheum and Paramount. Only their Paramount continues to this day. It had been renamed. Seattle Paramount continues with the same name and an extensive updating with a newer huge stage and stage house. State of the art. Same elegant plaster work.
Handsome dome building and the biggest curved movie screen one could imagine. I saw many films there over the years. Sad it was ever taken down. A loss for Seattle. Also the nicest waterfall curtain that was almost always in use. The best presentation and a class act.
How awful to replace this elegant theatre with bland buildings. It is like replacing the Roman coliseum with a fast food restaurant of the most bland kind.
I remember seeing a few films at this lovely elaborate theatre. Horror films mostly. Tales of Edger Allen Poe on a double bill with The Brain That Wouldn’t Die in the late 50’s or early 60’s is an example. Not impressive fair. The huge 1st run movies did not seem to play this palace very often it seems to me. I think it was used for Cinerama though for a short time. The big road show films played other palaces. They played the Blue Mouse, Music Box, 5th Avenue, Orpheum and Music Hall. Good the Paramount outlasted most of them. The interior is quite incredible.
Great marquee. I also liked the replacement rounded art deco marquee from the 50’s. Too bad the elegant and rich interior was gutted out. What a loss for Seattle. It should all be restored to it’s original style. If the Paramount and 5th Avenue can be restored why not this treasure. The exterior is much nicer than those buildings. It needs a stage too. It could be the center of Seattle’s theatre life.
Nice exterior architecture. The cars look like the 70’s to me. Interior of this theatre is lovely.
Looks like it is outside in a forest. Amazing! Curtain is wonderful too. Should have been preserved as a working theatre.
Wonderful detail in this theatre.
Wow a beautiful interior design of a vintage theatre. The mural and curtain are wonderful. Ceiling and wall details are great too.
Beautiful exterior. Blade signage is wonderful. Quite art deco. Marquee is great too. An elegant building.
Handsome theatre moderne design. Wow the rounded edges are dramatic. They don’t build them like this anymore.
Oh-Like the waterfall style curtain. Hope it is still in use.
I think the screen looks kind of curved. Looks huge. Nice theatre too.
Wow what an elegant vintage theatre. Curtain design is impressive. Ceiling too.
It would be nice to see the interior before the Skouras redo. The elaborate Coliseum Theatre in Seattle was also Skouras-ized in 1950. It went from a unique combo of middle eastern and asian styles to that more mundane post art deco 1940’s look. Much of the truly elaborate artistic details lost forever. The original plaster work in these old movie palaces were created by true artists. I knew a few.
I always thought the Fox marquee was dramatic and made Broadway in Portland like Las Vegas in terms of glitzy electric neon. Was never in any of these theatres on Broadway. The only theatre in Portland I was in was the Bagdad. It still exists and is running first run films.
Handsome proscenium and curtain details. Should have been saved as a theatre.
Looks very elegant. Ceiling details and proscenium are beautiful.
Yes Portland had quite the theatre street much like Seattle. They both also had a Music Box, Blue Mouse, Orpheum and Paramount. Only their Paramount continues to this day. It had been renamed. Seattle Paramount continues with the same name and an extensive updating with a newer huge stage and stage house. State of the art. Same elegant plaster work.
Beautiful and elegant ceiling detail. Colors are also elegant. A class act!
Handsome dome building and the biggest curved movie screen one could imagine. I saw many films there over the years. Sad it was ever taken down. A loss for Seattle. Also the nicest waterfall curtain that was almost always in use. The best presentation and a class act.
Handsome art moderne auditorium. Indirect lighting is most beautiful here especially on the curtain. Elegant!
Kind of art deco and also art moderne. Nice ceiling details and lighting.
It looks a little run down in the photo with ragged curtains. Good it is still open though. All movie theatres should always have a long life.
How awful to replace this elegant theatre with bland buildings. It is like replacing the Roman coliseum with a fast food restaurant of the most bland kind.
The wall details and ceilings are spectacular. Organ is dramatic too.
I remember seeing a few films at this lovely elaborate theatre. Horror films mostly. Tales of Edger Allen Poe on a double bill with The Brain That Wouldn’t Die in the late 50’s or early 60’s is an example. Not impressive fair. The huge 1st run movies did not seem to play this palace very often it seems to me. I think it was used for Cinerama though for a short time. The big road show films played other palaces. They played the Blue Mouse, Music Box, 5th Avenue, Orpheum and Music Hall. Good the Paramount outlasted most of them. The interior is quite incredible.
It must have a handsome auditorium. Curtain and proscenium certainly are.
Elegant and rich interior space and wide proscenium. Balcony looks relatively close to stage for decent viewing. Well designed theatre.
Great marquee. I also liked the replacement rounded art deco marquee from the 50’s. Too bad the elegant and rich interior was gutted out. What a loss for Seattle. It should all be restored to it’s original style. If the Paramount and 5th Avenue can be restored why not this treasure. The exterior is much nicer than those buildings. It needs a stage too. It could be the center of Seattle’s theatre life.