Castro Theatre - Reviews from across the web
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Castro Theatre | San Francisco Sights & Activities - expert review The neon marquee is the neighborhoods great landmark, and the 1,500-seat art-deco theater, which opened in 1922, is the grandest of San Franciscos few remaining movie palaces. Janet Gaynor, who in 1927 won the first Oscar for best actress, wo... fodors.com
The Castro Theatre in San Francisco Its original design was conceived by architect Timothy L. Pflueger and the exterior and interior reflect influences ranging from Mexico to Italy. The famous Wurlitzer organ welcomes you upon each visit, and readies you for a feature presentation not soon to be forgotten. Walking into the theater, yo... gosanfrancisco.about.com
Castro Theatre Movie Theater - San Francisco, CA - InsideBayArea.com The Castro Theatre was built in 1922 by pioneer San Francisco theatre entrepreneurs, the Nasser brothers, who started with a nickelodeon in 1908 in the Castro neighborhood. The Castro was built at a cost of $300,000. The Castro's designer was Timothy L. Pflueger (1894-1946), who went on to become a ... calendar.insidebayarea.com
SF Station: Castro Theatre " Although only two months into the new year, 2005 already has the makings of a watershed year for Asian Americans in cinema. NAATA, the organization behind the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival and one of the most important sponsors of media for the Asian community, has ... sfstation.com
Castro Theater, San Francisco - IgoUgo Reviews For movie palace fans, the castro is a dream come true. This 1920's deco/spanish/baroque theatre is an architectural marvel and it is sad that so many of these fine movie houses are gone forever. Before each show, the original organ rises from the orchestra pit and an organist plays a few old silent... igougo.com
Castro Theatre Review | San Francisco | Fodor's Travel Guides There are worse ways to while away an afternoon than catching a flick at this gorgeous, 1,500-seat art-deco theater; opened in 1922, it's the grandest of San Francisco's few remaining movie palaces. The neon marquee, which stands at the top of the Castro strip, is the neighborhood's great landmark. ... fodors.com
Venue: Castro Theater - Upcoming Timothy Pfleuger chose an exterior design reminiscent of a Mexican cathedral. The large windows, the shape of the roof line of the front wall of the building and the plaster wall decorations all combine to convey a look of grandeur in keeping with the large scale of many theatres built in the 1920s.... upcoming.yahoo.com
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