State Theater

1307 J Street,
Modesto, CA 95354

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Fotomac
Fotomac on January 21, 2021 at 9:43 pm

If George Lucas happens by this site, I have a question: can he remember every film he saw at the State?

Patsy
Patsy on June 12, 2016 at 6:31 pm

terrywade: Great to read.

terrywade
terrywade on June 12, 2016 at 5:47 pm

Great neon marquee. They just had a big night with the movie Purple Rain with a live show also on stage.

Mikeyisirish
Mikeyisirish on December 19, 2012 at 5:59 pm

A few December 2012 photos can be seen here and here.

Patsy
Patsy on May 4, 2009 at 5:47 pm

After reading the posts on this link I see there are 2 members named “Java” and “Christian”. If you are in the Modesto area, I hope you can attend the May 30th event. I know “Lost Memory” is not in the Modesto area, but not sure about “ken mc”.

Patsy
Patsy on May 4, 2009 at 5:21 pm

There will be a concert at this theatre on May 30th at 3:30 in memory of the Borden Twins, Marilyn and Roz Borden who played Teensy and Weensy in the I Love Lucy episode with Tennessee Ernie Ford entitled Tennessee Bound. I knew Marilyn and wish I were closer to Modesto to attend this event for 2 very talented entertainers. “The world has the Borden Twins, but Modesto had Marilyn”. Come and celebrate her amazing life!

Below is the official invitation from Marilyn and Roz' sister, Barbara:

Dear Friends—-
Join us in remembering and celebrating the lives of Marilyn Borden and The Borden Twins on what would have been their 77th birthday weekend. For those who would like to continue celebrating, there will be a short musical procession to The Barking Dog Café, 940 11th Street for An Evening of Music provided by the John Wyatt Trio and Ernie Bucio’s Little Big Band including songs that Marilyn and The Borden Twins loved to sing.

Featured vocalists will be: Shirley Hausner and Elsie Merenda (2 of the Senior Divas), Barbara Borden, Michele Richardson and Jon Corbin. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

I look forward to being with you as we share tears and laughter—-mostly the latter—-food and friends and always music, music, music.

Love,
Barbara

trooperboots
trooperboots on June 3, 2008 at 9:49 pm

Here is a shot of the newly renovatted theater today….
http://www.flickr.com/photos/java1888/263449027/

trooperboots
trooperboots on June 3, 2008 at 9:44 pm

The State Theater will be this years venue for the 2008 California International Animation Film Festival. “CalAniFest 2008”, as it is called, will be held on July 19, 2008.

The State Theater has been newly renovated and is a genuine piece of historic old Modesto with a large screen, superb sound and digital projection. The film only screens Region 1 or Region 0 NTSC disks.

The official website for the festival is at http://www.calanifest.com

Java
Java on November 28, 2006 at 11:50 am

Hmm, thats a pretty interesting ad ken mc.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on November 18, 2006 at 12:43 pm

This is a 1936 ad from the Modesto Bee. Go to the movies or take the chicken – tough choice:

FREE

A Thanksgiving Turkey For You
A 10 Lb. turkey free with every complete engine overhaul.
A 5-lb dressed chicken free with every purchase amounting to over $25.00
2 State Theater tickets with every purchase over $10.00.
1 State Theater ticket with every purchase over $5.00.

The treat’s on usâ€"Come early. Sweeley’s Garage 1211 J Street
Phone 716

Java
Java on October 29, 2006 at 1:18 pm

Thanks much Lost Memory for the date of the movie! Now I can accurately date the photograph!

Java
Java on October 25, 2006 at 5:12 am

Wow, I totally forgot that I posted that comment! Sorry Its been a year! But I see that “Lost Memory” has some recent pics of the State! here is an antique pic of the theatre:
View link

Java
Java on October 11, 2005 at 3:04 pm

That photograph above is a bit old. The theatre now has new paint (color)and pretty soon its going to have a new vertical marquee like the original. It will be installed on the right side of the theatre (which you cant see because thats a terrible pic,… there is only half of the theatre showing!)I’ll post a comment later on with a address were you guys can see some historic images and present day images. Also, the interior of the auditorium is ssooo beutiful. there are original Art Deco murals painted along all of the walls of the theatre.