The Redford Theatre
17360 Lasher
17360 Lasher
The Redford Theatre is located in the Northwest area of Detroit just north of Grand River Avenue on Lasher. The general area is called Old Redford, a city that was annexed by Detroit back in 1926. The theater is located in a residential area which allowed the locals just a short walk to view a movie. The theater itself opened in January 27, 1928 and has been in operation ever since. Its interior features classical Japanese artwork and decor. During WWII, most of the references to the Japanese culture were removed.
Since 1977, the Redford Theatre has been run by the Motor City Theatre Organ Society. Currently it runs classic, and some first run, films on weekends and at times features meet & greets of the films' stars. Visit their site to see their current schedule for the next 4 months.
The Redford is literally a step back in time from the well stocked concessions stand (including Dots, Good & Plenty and Whoppers) to the original Barton Theatre organ. This organ is still played prior to the featured movie as well as during intermissions. Depending on the movie, the Redford has its own t-shirt print shop and offers souvenir t-shirts for sale that help support the cost of running the theater.
Over the last couple of years, I have attended the Redford for a 3 Stooges Film Festival and this past September for the showing of the movie Bullitt. The showing of Bullitt was the theater's celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. Besides the movie, the Ford Motor Company Historian presented a short presentation on the history of the Ford Mustang.
My 2001 Mustang Bullitt edition and I were part of a select group of Bullitt Mustang owners which were featured in front of the theater.
The Redford Theatre is an ideal venue to watch your favorite classic movie. Just a word of warning, call ahead as some of the showings tend to be sell outs.
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