Recreate Classic Theater Looks

with Décor from Cinemashop.com

Paramount Theater photo by Justin Campbell on Unsplash

If you're like us, you love classic theaters and vintage movie houses! Recreate their grand and welcoming style complete with the red carpet treatment, chaser lights, a good old ticket booth, and everything that makes your favorite theaters such a fun experience.

CinemaShop.com has everything you need to put together a dream home theater that evokes the look and feel of those beautiful old theaters, and today we're featuring just some of our favorite ideas and products. Make movie night extra special with these décor ideas and much, much more.

But first, a fun movie trivia quiz for you:

CineTrivia from the Movie Groundhog Day

You know what day is coming up? "That's right, woodchuck-chuckers - it's... Groundhog Day!" Here are some trivia questions we've put together for a fun break in what we hope is a day that doesn't feel just like the last one. Scroll down to see the answers (no peeking). "And don't forget your booties 'cause it's cold out there today!"

1. As you probably know, Bill Murray stars in this movie. What fellow Ghostbuster directed it?

2. What actor did the director originally want for the role?

3. What's the FULL name of the groundhog in the movie? (Hint: It's named after the town, and yes, spelling counts. Good luck!)

4. What classical song does Phil Connors (Bill Murray's character in the movie) learn to play on the piano while enduring his endless day?

5. This same song was featured in another movie dealing with time that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, released over ten years prior to this one. Can you name it?

6. Name at least one of Ned Reyerson's nicknames.

6. How many times do we see Rita (played by Andie MacDowell) slap Phil in the movie?

7. What song does Phil wake up to every morning? (Bonus if you can name the performers, too.)

And now, on with the show! (Answers below.)

Welcome Guests with a Grand Theater Entrance!

Our Hollywood Cinema Sign is the epitome of a grand entrance. It's perfect for over the entrance to your theater, with 64 warm, glowing incandescent chaser bulbs for that classic theater feel. We like that classic gold look, but it's also available in black or satin silver if that fits your setting better.

The backlit front panel comes standard with the word "CINEMA", but for an additional charge, we can customize it with your family or company name.

Hollywood Cinema Sign

Classic Theater Signs, Just Like A Real Theater!

Simple décor additions can make you feel like you're really at the movies. Classic Cinema Signs are the perfect place to start when recreating the look and feel of a classic theater. We have a large selection of commercial quality theater signs, including concession signs and candy showcases, many of them customizable. All made in the USA and all including FREE SHIPPING!

Classic Theater Signs

Authentic Backlit Movie Poster Displays

It's amazing how a simple backlit poster display can make you feel like you're at a real movie theater. Our movie poster displays are the same ones the theaters use, updated with LED backlighting. Several styles and finishes to choose from. Our classic Premiere Poster Marquee is the perfect choice for that retro vintage look. Set the lights to chase or stay static, "Coming Soon" panel optional and customizeable.

Backlit Poster Displays

A Good 'Ol Ticket Booth

What movie theater doesn't have a ticket booth? We've recreated the look of a classic ticket booth without taking up all the room!

This ticket booth facade mounts on your wall and is only inches thick, but gives the impression of a real ticket booth. Customizeable header, finish color, and curtain colors available.

Wall Mount Ticket Booth

Custom Built Luxury Home Theater Entrances

Go full out and let us custom build a grand entrance for your home theater. Our custom builders have done work for major theme parks so we're sure to be able to make your dream home theater entrance. From simple to grand, we also have complete home theater packages to suit your budget. Or go a la carte and add as you can. We can help you create your dream home theater!

Custom Home Theater Interiors

Visit CinemaShop.com for more details and as always, you can call us at 612-243-1000 Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm (central) with questions.

CineTrivia Answers

1. As you probably know, Bill Murray stars in this movie. What fellow Ghostbuster directed it?

Answer: Harold Ramis

2. What actor did the director originally want for the role?

Answer: Tom Hanks. Ramis ultimately decided against it, saying that Hanks was "too nice."

3. What's the FULL name of the groundhog in the movie? (Hint: It's named after the town, and yes, spelling counts. Good luck.)

Answer: Punxsutawney Phil (And yes, we had to look the spelling up, too.)

4. What classical song does Phil Connors (Bill Murray's character in the movie) learn to play on the piano while enduring his endless day?

Answer: "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paginini"

5. This same song was featured in another movie dealing with time that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, released over ten years prior to this one. Can you name it?

Answer: Somewhere in Time (1980)

6. Name at least one of Ned Reyerson's nicknames.

Answer(s): Ned "The Head", Needlenose Ned

Stephen Tobolowsky plays this character and steals the show with every scene he's in.

6. How many times do we see Rita (played by Andie MacDowell) slap Phil in the movie?

Answer: Ten

7. What song does Phil wake up to every morning? (Bonus if you can name the performers, too.)

Answer: "I Got You Babe," by Sonny & Cher.

How many did you get right? While putting together this quiz, we had to look up many of these answers ourselves, so congratulate yourself if you got any of them right! We hope you had fun, and thanks for playing!