When the Beaver Theatre opened in downtown Beaverton on February 14, 1925, it immediately presented itself as more than just a movie house. Advertisements for the theater’s opening week show how the Beaver combined films, comedy, live entertainment, and community promotions to attract local audiences.
The Sandy Boulevard Drive-In Theatre opened as more than just a place to watch movies—it was clearly trying to be an event.
The Mt.Hood Theatre is located at 401 E Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030.
On February 11, 1950, Hollywood’s showtimes were listed at the very bottom of the newspaper, under the Orpheum Oriental, Paramount, Music Box, Playhouse, Liberty, and Newsreel.1 The Saturday double feature included Bob Hope in
The Bend Drive-In Theatre wasn’t just a place to watch movies. It was designed as a full family environment where children were encouraged to participate in the experience.
The Pine Motor Drive-in theater was built on 12-acres. Prior to opening, the land was cleared, drained, graded, and graveled in order to provide cars with smooth movement and a clear view of the screen. On entrance, cars entered through a "pine" themed two-lane box office in order to efficiently manage traffic before a show. Loudspeakers as well as Motiograph in-car speakers were used in order to maximize audio output during screenings.
Cinema 21 is a prolific theater in the heart of one of Portland's most historic neighborhoods. Located on 21st Avenue, the theater opened in 1925 as a silent film house, and despite multiple re-openings across the decades, it has become a staple in the hearts of the Portland film community, known for featuring independent, local, and historic films. Due to the theater's long-lasting history, programming has varied drastically over the years, coinciding with changing trends in the film industry.
The Lake Theater & Cafe opened on March 23rd, 1940, on Pacific Highway just blocks away from the Oswego city center. The building was designed by Richard Sundeleaf and realtors Murphy & Dean Company. Murphy & Dean Co.