Landmark's Downer Theatre

On Friday, December 3, 1915, the Downer Theatre opened its doors to the public. It was one of the finest and most modernly equipped motion picture houses in a residential district in the country, making it the prototype for "neighborhood" theatres at the time. It cost nearly $65,000 to build and boasted a seating capacity of 1,200. Music being an important accessory to the motion picture back then

09/20/2023

Landmark's Downer Theatre is now closed.

We are proud to have served its community over its many years of operation.

We thank you for your support.

09/03/2023

Have you heard the news? 👀

🎥 For a limited time, we have reduced the price of our special series films! Classics, cult classics, and more are now only $5. Some exclusions may apply, such as Q&As, special screenings, and more.

08/28/2023

Our last “Discount Tuesday” for everyone is tomorrow, 8/29!

🎟️ To continue to Get More on Tuesdays, become a free Landmark Loyalty Member at: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/sign-up/

08/21/2023

📣 Celebrate National Cinema Day this Sunday, August 27th with !

🎥 NBD, there's a day specifically made to celebrate our favorite pastime: watching movies! All movies are $4, no matter the showtime or format.

Drop what film you plan to see with us on in the comments! ⤵️

07/28/2023

Landmark Loyalty: For cinephiles and movie lovers. 🎦

🍿 We are excited to officially launch our Landmark Loyalty program across all locations! Learn more and sign up today: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/loyalty/

➡️ Some restrictions apply, read the full terms and conditions on our website: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/landmark-loyalty-terms-and-conditions

04/01/2023

This just might be one of our favorite casts of the year so far. It is STACKED. 👏

🏀 is out at select on Wednesday, April 5th. Everybody is saying it is a must-see on the big screen.

🎟️ https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/303794-air

01/04/2023

2023 Goal: Be more like Empress Elisabeth of Austria. 👑

🎥 is out this weekend at select and we know you’ll walk out of it completely changed.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/3Z9pnlN

12/16/2022

🎇 Watch this special message from Sam Mendes and run, don’t walk, to get tickets to see Empire Of Light starting TODAY!

📽️ You'll absolutely want to see this one on the big screen.

🎟️ Get tickets NOW: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/291817-empire-of-light

Revealed: the results of the 2022 Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time poll

12/06/2022

The Sight and Sound 2022 poll (in its 70th year) of the Greatest Films of All Time, is out! Would you put Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles by Chantal Ackerman in the top spot? And if not, what do you think should take this prestigious position?

Revealed: the results of the 2022 Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time poll For the first time in the poll’s 70-year history, a film by a female filmmaker takes the top spot: Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles.

11/30/2022

📽 How about giving your favorite film lover a movie theatre this holiday season? Okay, maybe not for keeps, but, for a few glorious hours when you gift a PRIVATE, big screen watch party complete with 🍿🍫 movie snacks and drinks! Make it a theme party! is available for every kind of party, gaming nights on the big screen, corporate meetings, film festivals and more! What would you show?
Details here: http://spr.ly/6180MhGOm

11/11/2022

Landmark's Downer Theatre updated their phone number.

11/11/2022

Landmark's Downer Theatre updated their website address.

11/09/2022

Which returning Black Panther character are you most excited to see back on the big screen? Experience M️arvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER at Landmark's Downer Theatre. Get tickets now: https://www.landmarktheatres.com/movies/263242-black-panther-wakanda-forever?theater=X04OP

09/13/2022

“I know nothing of life, except through the cinema.” - Jean-Luc Godard - who always gave us something to contemplate long after we left the cinema.

09/03/2022

Movie Theatres are the place to be today! See a movie at your local Landmark Theatre for only $3! We look forward to seeing how many movies you can binge on in one day! Did we mention the added attraction of air-conditioning?

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