I have climbed through most of the theatre. It is an amazing facility. It is a shame the one-of-a-kind original 1930 S. Chas. Lee-designed atmospheric interior was lost in 1952 for the moderne/Skouras decore. Still the Skouras version is very decent and faithfully restored. Bits a parts of the original Lee interior is behind the false walls and drapes. The exterior and lobby are much like Lee designed them in 193,
Nice to the place restored to it's glory days. Bakersfield is a beautiful city.
Stumbler1able 1 year ago
Was this the famous theatre in which a secret preview was shown of Gone With the Wind before its premiere in Atlanta??
Joylibelle 2 years ago
Great place in Bakersfield; I, too, would like to revisit the place!
8321346 2 years ago
I have climbed through most of the theatre. It is an amazing facility. It is a shame the one-of-a-kind original 1930 S. Chas. Lee-designed atmospheric interior was lost in 1952 for the moderne/Skouras decore. Still the Skouras version is very decent and faithfully restored. Bits a parts of the original Lee interior is behind the false walls and drapes. The exterior and lobby are much like Lee designed them in 193,
more modern marquee aside.
Yaledmot 2 years ago
1930 NOT 193!
Yaledmot 2 years ago
If you do go back, how about some interior shots, including the projection booth?
cc213t 2 years ago