When you step into Moviehouse 1, that sense of wonder you feel is more than 90 years in the making.
Cinephiles past and present have convened here to marvel at “high class photo plays” since 1933. Every time you settle into a seat, you become part of our living history. And when you support the Moviehouse 1 restoration campaign, you ensure its future for decades to come.
support moviehouse 1 restoration
My first movie at the Coolidge was Phantom Thread in 70mm in Moviehouse 1—I was awestruck and knew I had to come back ASAP. I had recently started dating a girl and we went to see The Room at midnight together. Then we went again. And again. Seven years later we're engaged and most of our date nights still start with, "What's playing at the Coolidge tonight?" - Ben B., Coolidge member
Upgrades
We're overdue for upgrades to our main historic theatre. With your help, we're working on:
- upgraded projection technology (4K newly installed!)
- brand new seats
- work on our red curtain
- repaired plasterwork and sconces
More to explore
At the Coolidge, you see friendly faces, red velvet curtains, and the brilliance of the big screen. What you don’t see is everything happening behind the scenes to keep our beloved movie palace running.
Naming a seat in our historic Art Deco moviehouse helps us cover the costs of much-needed new ones after two decades of wear and tear. Enshrine your name—or favorite movie quote or an important date—in this special place that has meant so much to so many for so long.