A news story from Lakewood Historical Society.
Lakewood History Museum’s first movie night of 2021 kicks off this coming August 24 at 6:30 pm.
The movie is the critically acclaimed “Stan & Ollie”, the untold history of America’s greatest comedy team. The film will be shown free to the public. Light refreshments and popcorn will be available.
Additionally, attendees will experience a special treat. The movie presentation will include an opportunity to see the inside of the Museum’s next door neighbor the old, iconic Lakewood Colonial Theater. This historic theater opened in 1937 and closed its doors to the public in 1984.
So come Tuesday, August 24th and enjoy a fun night while visiting with some old friends from a bygone era.
Doors will open at 6 pm. Seating is limited and on a first come basis.
The newly remodeled Lakewood History Museum is located at 6114 Motor Avenue SW across from the Best Western Hotel. For additional information call 253-682-3480.
As a child saw my 1st movie Big Red there in 1962. Would be fun to see the New Old theater again! BTW “Stan & Ollie” is a great movie! Thx!
During high school at Clover Park, I was the ticket taker from 1950 until 1952. After graduation I substituted there until 1956. We did not sell any pop, candy or popcorn. Just movies. We even had a special viewing room so Moms could take their crying babies there and still watch the movie. Thomas Elwell was Manager when I started and Bob Brock was Manager when I left. The fifties were great and our Lakewood Theater was special.
Lakewood Colonial Theater.
I had the pleasure of working there when I was in high school, Clover Park. We didn’t sell popcorn, candy or pop. Our theater was immaculate and beautiful. Very classy! We even had a special viewing room where moms could take their fussy babies and they could still watch the film. The fifties were great and our Lakewood Theater was one of a kind. They really were “Happy Days” for me.