Collection: The Surf Theatre

Scott’s Theatre was opened on May 20, 1925, with Mary Philbin starring in “5th Avenue Models”. It was renamed Roxy Theatre in 1937. It was renamed Surf Theatre in June 1941. It was closed in October 1979 and was razed around 1989. How many of you saw your first movie here? A legendary local landmark that also featured many first-run surf films, civic events, midnight movies, and more. Described one former patron, “I grew up in HB during the 50’s and 60’s. We used to go to the Surf Theater every Saturday to watch westerns, Abbott and Costello movies, Godzilla, and every B movie that Hollywood made. The owner would often play games with us in between movies. Throw candy, Frisbees, etc out to the audience." What memories!