Palace Theatre

38 Haili Street,
Hilo, HI 96720

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on July 30, 2023 at 3:57 pm

Closed as a first-run movie house in August 1981.

rivest266
rivest266 on May 31, 2019 at 7:44 pm

Theatre reopened in time for the Hawaii Film Festival on November 13th, 1998.

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on February 13, 2017 at 4:09 pm

Opened October 26, 1925 with “Don Q: Son of Zorro” with Douglas Fairbanks. The Palace replaced Hilo’s Gaiety Theatre which closed on October 25, 1925.

kpdennis
kpdennis on March 6, 2016 at 3:42 pm

Recent pictures on the Photos section, including a flyer for a cool silent movie show.

thisisjohnbook
thisisjohnbook on February 1, 2013 at 12:01 pm

A photo of the Palace from the Aloha-Hawaii blog: http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/honolulu-on-stage.jpg

Robert L. Bradley
Robert L. Bradley on February 6, 2012 at 10:03 pm

I just visited the Palace yesterday to see Carnage". I was disappointed to see they just had eight patrons in the audience. I enjoyed my visit. I noticed they still have two projectors and make changeovers. Projection was very good, except there was no side masking to close in for a flat picture. Even the scope picture has a lot of screen left over on both sides. Movable masking legs would make a big difference. I like the fact that they still have a curtain, and they use it.

Don Lewis
Don Lewis on October 5, 2009 at 7:41 pm

From the 1930s, a view of the New Palace Theatre in Hilo.

MRY886
MRY886 on November 2, 2008 at 12:24 am

My wife and I were on the Big Island for a short vacation last week and had a chance to see the Palace Theatre and several others. When is the photo upload going to be fixed, as this is another one that I now have some nice pictures of. It would be nice to see a photo in the box at the top.

Vito
Vito on September 15, 2006 at 5:12 am

I recieved word that Scott Bosch has returned.
Great to hear you are still saving and restoring organs Scott!
Bob,I was so sorry to hear of the closing of Waikiki #3 but happy to hear the organ has been saved. Some day I hope to visit Hilo again and visit the Palace.

cinematone
cinematone on April 13, 2005 at 7:35 pm

The original Robert Morton pipe organ is being restored and now has six ranks playing. Info and photos can be seen at http://htos.palacehilo.org/
The well known Waikiki Theatre pipe organ has been saved and is being added to the Palace organ.