Return to Hollywood's Golden Era in Oakland's historic Art Deco movie palace.
Paramount Movie Classics features:
~ 35mm film screenings
~ Classic cartoons, newsreels and movie trailers
~ Dec-O-Win game with prize giveaway
Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 PM with an organ serenade on Paramount's Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 2164 fully restored in 2022.
All Movie Classics tickets are $10.00 per person, includes $3.50 restoration fee. All ages require a ticket, no children under 2 years.
There is a full service bar offering beverages, popcorn, and other movie snacks. Bar typically closes during the first half of the main feature. All snacks and drinks from bar are permitted in the auditorium. No outside food or drink allowed inside theatre.
Friday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
2013 | Rated R | 1 hr 25m
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer
Directed By: Ryan Coogler
Rated R for some violence, adult language and drug use.
The story of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008.
Friday, June 26 at 7:00 PM
1940 | Rated G | 2 hr 4m
Starring: Leopold Stokowski, Deems Taylor, The Philadelphia Orchestra
Directed By: James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe Jr., Norman Ferguson, David Hand, Jim Handley, T. Hee, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Bill Roberts
A series of eight famous pieces of classical music, conducted by Leopold Stokowski and interpreted in animation by Walt Disney's team of artists.
Friday, July 3 at 7:00 PM
1984 | Rated R | 1 hr 51m
Starring: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day
Directed By: Albert Magnoli
Rated R for some violence, nudity and adult language.
A young musician, tormented by an abusive situation at home, must contend with a rival singer, a burgeoning romance, and his own dissatisfied band, as his star begins to rise.
Friday, July 10 at 7:00 PM
1993 | Rated PG-13 | 2 hr 5m
Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan
Directed By: Chris Columbus
After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.
Friday, July 17 at 7:00 PM
1920 | Rated NA | 1 hr 19m
Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Marguerite De La Motte, Noah Beery
Directed By: Fred Niblo
A black & white silent film with live music accompaniment by Mark Herman. A seemingly idiotic fop is really the courageous vigilante Zorro, who seeks to protect the oppressed.
Friday, July 24 at 7:00 PM
1940 | Rated NA | 1 hr 40m
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George
Directed By: John Huston
A private detective is swept up in the hunt for a priceless statuette after his partner is murdered in a seemingly ordinary tailing job.
