Cinema Treasures: The Tower Theatre

After reviewing Zelary I was whisked back to the experience of watching the movie at the Tower Theatre. It was such a unique experience that I felt I needed to blog about it. The tower is the oldest movie theater still functioning (in it's original or subsequent roll) in Salt Lake City. It has a character and flavor all it's own. The single screen is probably roughly 20 feet wide and 15 feet tall. The Tower closes in the summer because there is no air conditioning.

Built in 1926 the structure is rather old while the auditorium interior is quite plush with new seating and a refinished floor. In addition the tower sports "dts" surround sound presentations. The most unique trait of this theater is the stage at the front of the auditorium. It's part of a vanishing breed of theaters that have little or no need for such a platform. However that stage makes The Tower an ideal location for the annual showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" replete with a simultaneous live performance on stage.

A movie at The Tower is an experience to be treasured though it should also taken with a grain of salt. You may need to put your political views aside for a couple hours while you enjoy the unique films that grace the screen here. The staff wins you over easily. They give you the feeling that you're being invited in their personal viewing room in exchange for purchasing a ticket.