Paramount Cinema
301 S. Front Street,
Fremont,
OH
43420
301 S. Front Street,
Fremont,
OH
43420
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Operated by the Armstrong Circuit
Architect was Alvin Strauss.
Grand opening on November 14, 1931 with the feature, “Girls About Town.”
2 screens on November 26th, 1986. No special grand opening ad found.
The Paramount has gone through some serious improvements over the years. Since the Armstrong Circuit/Sweeney Family ran the movie house, it lost most of it lack luster. Tilton and Associates bought the theatre in the mid 80’s and began a restoration and began upgrading the theatre. The first was to make this theatre a multi-plex to offer the residents of fremont and the surrounding area a better movie experience. The two stores that leased space were closed, and torn out and blocks were put in its place to make way for a handicapped accessable ramp and a “screening room” having about 40 seats (usually housing the final run movie. the main theatre was cut in half making way to twin the balcony section. Also moving the concession stand from in the center of the lobby to the right side offering more choices than just popcorn, pop, and candy, this makes waiting to buy tickets better than standing outside. As of the the late 90’s, the Great Eastern Theatre Chain who took over the theatre after the death of Mr. Tilton, has upgraded the sound systems in all of the auditoriums, providing digital sounds,Screen 1 has Sony digital sound (The top of the line in digital sound) while screen 2-3-4 have DTS (still considered HI TECH in the motion picture industry), placing stadium seating in the entire theatre. Sometimes, yes you might hear sound coming through the “wall” but you only hear this when someone opens a door to the auditorium. They also owned the small house that between the Theatre and the Municipal Building to make a larger parking area for patrons.
I remember seeing movies at the Paramount in 50’s and early 60’s. It was by far the nicest theatre outside of Toledo. Remember seeing"Wizard of Oz" in late fifties and being in awe over the film when it went from black&white to color.
Fortunately the main auditorium still retains most of its original character.It’s unfortunate that they had to carve things up a bit to make room for their multiplex.
For history buffs: Do you remember the other movie theatre in town? It was located also on Front St. in the adjacent block to the north. I believe it was named the “Strand” but it didn’t compare to the Paramount in stature.
movierater123- you are absolutely incorrect on all your statements.My only comment to you is that you must be a child acting ridiculous and sarcastic to amuse yourself. I’ve lived in Ohio for 17 years and recently went to Paramount Cinema in Fremont Ohio. Everything they say i absolutely correct. Come on.
Fremont Cinema is the largest in the state of Ohio. I don’t understand your comments above. How can you say such evil things? Are you anti-Fremont or something?
Their ticket prices are $2.50 an adult and $1.00 a kid and they show current features.
Whoever wrote that the 4th cinema is a joke is absolutely wrong. A 120 by 85 foot screen and FREE popcorn? Come on.
I got an extensive tour of the the Paramount on May 14, 2004. Later that evening I returned and saw the movie “Troy” in the main auditorium. The loveseats, huge screen, and mostly original auditorium all combined to make it an enjoyable movie experience. “Troy” was pretty good too. I noticed no sound from the other screening rooms so perhaps they’ve corrected this problem.
If you plan to visit the Paramount and also take in a movie, do definitely choose the movie in the main auditorium. I was told at another theater by an employee that the projector for the Paramount’s store front auditorium is actually not in that auditorium. It seems there wasn’t enough room in this tiny space for the forty seats and the projector. Memory tells me it is the ceiling and projected onto the screen with the assistance of two mirrors.