Historic Cameo Theatre
304 E. First Street,
Newberg,
OR
97132
304 E. First Street,
Newberg,
OR
97132
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Many historic and contemporary photos of the Cameo (exterior and interior) can be found attached to this 2018 Newberg City Council agenda. It includes the complete document nominating the Cameo for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
https://www.newbergoregon.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/historic_preservation_commission/meeting/16681/hpac_packet_5-22-18.pdf
They are currently updating their seats which will have drink holders.
Warner Bros. Studio opened the Cameo on Aug. 20th, 1937. The program that night was a Merrie Melody cartoon “With Plenty Of Money & You” followed by the main feature “Ever Since Eve” with Marion Davies. Although WB was hoping to put Ted Francis out of business, he eventually prevailed and bought the Cameo in 1939. It was an “Adults Only' theater for a long time. Not for content, but as in ‘no kids allowed’.
Some interiors are at the theatres website. http://www.99w.com/
Great marquee. Neon above is effective too. A treasure this is still open. Any interior pics?
A few 2011 photos can be seen here, here and here.
The neon sign was restored in 2011. A photo of it here.
Nice theatre,Marquee could use some work in the movie title putting up department.
Oops. Please see close up of the CAMEO here.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/367662056
My close up image of the unique CAMEO marquee.
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/367613459
My image of the CAMEO sign and marquee
www.flickr.com/photos/lastpictureshow/260361514
This beautiful Art Deco theatre is worth the drive from out of town to see a movie with a golden age atmosphere. In the 20’s and 30’s beautiful details did matter, and you can see it within the walls of this place that transports you to a time of glamour. Little change has been seen at the Cameo Theatre over the years, it’s a dream come true for history lovers. Open 7 nights a week.