Detroit
Movie Palaces
The
Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater, and
Redford Theatre
The Film Programs of the Detroit Film Theatre, Michigan Theater, and Redford Theatre
Your Guide to Classic Movie Theater Filmgoing!
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Read
about recent events
in the Detroit Movie Palaces blog! |
Explore
theater history Gaylord Carter Plays at Redford (May 1981) |
Look What's Coming!
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Get
a world of laughs at the Alliance
Francaise Comedy Film Shorts Series at the DFT
May 31.
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Learn more about the grieving process in the documentary Transforming
Loss at the Michigan
May 30.
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The renovated Redford re-opens with Julie Andrews flying high as Mary Poppins July 12-13. |
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Welcome
Preserving History
The
DFT, Michigan and Redford started taking their current shape in the 1970s.
The vision and commitment of some special individuals gave area film lovers
alternatives to the mall-based multiplexes that were sprouting across
the land. This multiplex trend had threatened the Redford and the Michigan
with the demolition or changed usage that happened to many other old movie
theaters. The DFT took advantage of the growing interest after World War
II in foreign language films and international movie stars. You can further
explore the histories of these theaters in their web sites, which include
timelines, photos, and essays.
These
theaters recently have taken important steps towards both restoring their
original beauty and modernizing for the 21st century. At the Michigan,
the look of the original marquee was restored, the original ceiling in
the concession area was uncovered, and a second auditorium was added (the
Screening Room). The Redford has new, more historically authentic seats,
and the outer lobby has been renovated. The DFT recently finished remodeling
that included new applications of gold and silver leaf, re-painted walls,
and more comfortable seats.
Because
of the personal commitments needed to keep these theaters going, the staff
and volunteers have a much more public face than what you see at mainstream
theaters. You might make some new friends! Your patronage helps you share
in the deep pride and passion that motivate the theater workers.
Each
theater has volunteer and membership programs that help you become more
involved in the theater's activities. Donations to the theaters are tax-deductible.
Thank
you for your interest in these theaters. Your support makes a tremendous
difference in helping these classic movie palaces survive and thrive.
To further explore the fascinating details of each theater, click one
of the links to the left.
