Bagdad Theater

The Bagdad Theater is a movie theater in Portland's Hawthorne District built with Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The interior features curved archways, ornamental ironwork, and decorative tiles that run throughout the building.

The theater opened in 1927 as a venue for silent films accompanied by live orchestral music. Over time it transitioned to sound films and eventually became a space for independent cinema.

The theater has served as a gathering place where locals and visitors come together to watch films and socialize. People use the space today much the same way, enjoying movies while dining in a shared environment.

The theater has seating arranged for good sightlines and uses a quality sound system for clear viewing. Arriving with time to spare helps you find comfortable seats, especially during busy periods.

The building has long been connected to a restaurant and bar where visitors can eat before or after films. This approach transformed it into a place offering both cinema and dining together.

Location: Portland

Inception: 1927

Architects: Lee Arden Thomas

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 3.5

Made from material: concrete

Address: 3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214

Website: http://mcmenamins.com

GPS coordinates: 45.51189,-122.62542

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52