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    Stanford Theatre

    The Stanford Theatre first opened in 1925, and it served for decades as Palo Alto's premier movie house.

    In 1987, after a blockbuster Fred Astaire Film Festival, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation bought the theatre and restored it to its original splendor. It is now owned and operated by the non-profit Stanford Theatre Foundation, presenting classic Hollywood films.

    The renovated Stanford Theatre quickly became America's most popular place to watch classic Hollywood movies. More people saw Casablanca here on its 50th anniversary in 1992 than anywhere else in America.

    Most classic films played here on their initial Palo Alto engagement.

    • Contact Info

      Stanford Theatre

      221 University Ave.
      Palo Alto, CA 94301

      Website

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      Street parking is available but hard to come by. There are two large public parking structures within two blocks of the theatre. One is on Bryant Street, in the first block north of University Avenue. The other is on High Street, in the first block south of University Avenue.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

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