The Frauenthal

This is Muskegon’s Frauenthal. She was built in 1929 as the Michigan Theater and billed as a “100% all talking motion pictures theater” for the princely sum of $690,000. That was a lotta popcorn back in the days before income tax.

10 thoughts on “The Frauenthal”

Traveling Rockhopper on November 13, 2015 at 3:24 pm said:

that’s a beautiful place!

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- dunelight on November 13, 2015 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  I love these old movie palaces. Many were knocked down to make room for parking or office buildings. We are blessed to have one here in Muskegon.
  
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Sabiscuit on November 13, 2015 at 7:25 pm said:

I love theatres, especially the ornate decor and heavy curtains. I feel I can get lost in the folds. It’s an interesting part of your city’s history. Thank you for sharing it. x

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- dunelight on November 13, 2015 at 8:19 pm said:
  
  You are more than welcome. 🙂
  
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Danielle on November 13, 2015 at 8:07 pm said:

I agree, theatre and stage sets can be incredibly ornate!

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bythebriny on November 13, 2015 at 9:11 pm said:

Great shot. They sure knew how to build theatres in those days.

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- dunelight on November 13, 2015 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  I’ve done national tours twice as a performer. I liked big new theaters for their expansive room and technologies but I LOVED these Grand Old Dames of the early film era.
  
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Janice on November 15, 2015 at 5:13 am said:

The old theatres like this one are ornate. I enjoy them especially when well kept.

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honestme363 on November 20, 2015 at 10:58 am said:

She’s beautiful!

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- dunelight on November 20, 2015 at 9:17 pm said:
  
  She is glorious. I am so glad that the community cared about her enough to care for her.
  
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