The 1920s-era Parkway Theater was in disrepair when the Speakeasy Theater took it over in 1996; it had last shown films in 1990. The new owners converted the seating, created the kitchen, and opened their unique offering of "progressive indies, second-run Hollywood flicks, and old classics" together with comfortable seating, food and beverages, including beer and wine. It was California's first "speakeasy" format movie theater.
The Parkway Theater, a 1920s-era venue, fell into disrepair until the Speakeasy Theater took it over in 1996. The theater had its last showing in 1990. The new owners renovated the space, added a kitchen, and opened their unique movie theater experience featuring independent films, second-run Hollywood movies, and classic cinema alongside comfortable seating, food, drinks including beer and wine. It was California's first "speakeasy" style movie theater.