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Ramona Theatre

Frederick, Oklahoma, USA

First Opened: 24th October 1929 (95 years ago)

Atmospheric Style: Medieval Courtyard

Address: 114 S 9th St, Frederick, OK 73542

Overview

The Ramona Theatre opened in late October 1929 with Gold Diggers of Broadway (1929) starring Nancy Welford and Conway Tearle. Before the movie there was a newsreel, a vaudeville film presentation, and a comedy act.

At its opening the theatre was hailed as “The Showcase of the Southwest”. The architect for the Ramona, George Kadane, must have liked his work as he maintained his office in the second floor of the building.

Historic Photos & Documents

4-page feature with news of the theatre’s imminent opening, as printed in the 23rd October 1923 edition of The Frederick Leader (5.2MB PDF)

Auditorium, courtesy Ramona Theatre (JPG)

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