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Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)

Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*All Movie Classics tickets are $10.00 per person, includes $4.00 restoration fee. All ages require a ticket, no children under 2 years.
Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Paramount Theatre Oakland

1931 | Rated NA | 1 hr 10m | 35 mm
Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff
Directed By: James Whale

Based on Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein tells the tale of Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating human life using body parts from the recently deceased. He succeeds, but his creation is looked upon as a monster by the local villagers. Stricken with fear, they hunt it down to destroy it.

Shown in original 35 mm film.

Includes pre-movie entertainment:
~ Organ concert on Paramount Theatre’s original Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 2164
~ Classic cartoons and trailers
~ Dec-O-Win game with prize giveaway

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $10*
*All Movie Classics tickets are $10.00 per person, includes $4.00 restoration fee. All ages require a ticket, no children under 2 years.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Halloween, In Person, Kids & Families, Movies, Rainy Day Fun
Address: 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA

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