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missmelbatoast commented about Springlake Cinema on Apr 30, 2011 at 10:20 pm

I have been told that this building was originally a small cinema before conversion in the early ‘40s into Ride 'N Laff thrill ride (courtesy Springlake Photo Collection). This has not been confirmed.
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In 1922 architects Tonini and Bramblet designed the Springlake Pavilion (AKA-Faryland, Casino) a combination cinema & ballroom. This c1930 image of the Faryland comes courtesy of Springlake Photo Collection.
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missmelbatoast commented about RKO Palace Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 8:38 pm

1911 photo when this theatre was still known as Metropolitan,
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missmelbatoast commented about Ritz Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 8:35 pm

c1937 summer photo of Ritz Theatre boxoffice and marquee,
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missmelbatoast commented about Warner Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 8:29 pm

c1930 photo of the Warner Theater with original lightbulb marquee,
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missmelbatoast commented about Empress Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 8:12 pm

In this 1920 image the Empress Theatre can be seen on the right, and the Criterion Theatre is photo left.
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missmelbatoast commented about Cooper Cinerama Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 8:05 pm

A swell 1932 view of the Liberty Theatre.
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missmelbatoast commented about Criterion Theater on Apr 30, 2011 at 7:51 pm

1935 photo of Milton Slosser playing the Criterion pipe organ,
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missmelbatoast commented about Cooper Cinerama Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 6:04 pm

In this 1940s image is an unusual view (far right) of the old Liberty Theatre,
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missmelbatoast commented about Cooper Cinerama Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 6:04 pm

In this 1940s image is an unusual view (far right) of the old Liberty Theatre,
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missmelbatoast commented about Midwest Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 5:32 pm

This unusual view of the Midwest Theatre comes courtesy of the Hales Collection,
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missmelbatoast commented about State Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 5:18 pm

Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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missmelbatoast commented about State Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 5:17 pm

Shown here are grand opening announcement newspaper ads for the State,
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missmelbatoast commented about Warner Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 4:57 pm

Shown here are 1943 newspaper ads for the Warner,
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missmelbatoast commented about Majestic Theater on Apr 30, 2011 at 4:51 pm

Shown here are 1943 newspaper ads for the Majestic,
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missmelbatoast commented about Uptown Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Here are a couple of views of the former Uptown Theatre,
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missmelbatoast commented about T & D Theatre on Apr 30, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Another theatre that utilized a “ramp system” to reach the balcony and fourth floor ballroom was the Hippodrome Theatre (a John Eberson design) located in Okmulgee, OK.
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missmelbatoast commented about Osage Theatre on Apr 10, 2011 at 7:56 pm

Take this shortcut instead; http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/249

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missmelbatoast commented about Star Theater on Apr 10, 2011 at 7:50 pm

I didn’t realize that when the 09-09-07 Star Theatre picture was posted that Tulsa Library constantly changes images. Sorry!

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missmelbatoast commented about Northwest 8 on Apr 10, 2011 at 6:42 pm

When this was a cinema didn’t the building have a massive glassblock and neon tower?

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missmelbatoast commented about Home State Theatre on Apr 4, 2011 at 4:22 pm

Interactive map of downtown Oklahoma City
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missmelbatoast commented about Gem Theatre on Apr 4, 2011 at 4:17 pm

The Gem Theatre is quite a mystery. It and the former Theatorium must have been the same house. I’ve been told both cinemas used the Wright Bldg 4th floor auditorium but this has not been confirmed.
Picture with map
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missmelbatoast commented about Ray Theater on Apr 3, 2011 at 4:51 pm

modern pix, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/668

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missmelbatoast commented about Rialto Theater on Apr 3, 2011 at 4:44 pm

HUGE mistake!!! Not Rialto pix. roadsideoklahoma made an error, above pictures are those of the Ray.
In its last days the Rialto looked more like an expensive Hollywood backlot set than a movie house.
Now razed, listing should be changed to demolished.

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missmelbatoast commented about Rialto Theater on Apr 3, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Wonderful color pix on this link, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/667

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missmelbatoast on Apr 3, 2011 at 4:07 pm

color pictures, http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/805