The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen in the heart of Historic Downtown Guthrie, has become a vibrant attraction for both residents and visitors, offering a unique blend of entertainment and local culture.
The Mini Melba Cinema, an outdoor movie screen prominently located in Historic Downtown Guthrie, is captivating the community with its fresh and unique programming. This innovative feature attracts both residents and visitors, providing an engaging way to learn more about Guthrie and its businesses while enjoying quality entertainment.
The Mini Melba Cinema takes its name from the historic Melba Theater (pictured below), which once entertained many with indoor movies at 122 W. Harrison. Now home to the Pollard Theater.
Approved by the Guthrie Historic Commission and City Council, the Mini Melba Cinema showcases a variety of content, including advertisements for local and regional artisans, products, events, and services. The screen also features classic films, short films, documentaries, TV shows, cartoons, clips from movies filmed in Guthrie, and original productions, running 24/7. Each evening at 7:45 pm, a feature film is presented, adding a touch of cinematic magic to downtown Guthrie.
Due to licensing agreements, the specific schedule of feature films remains a mystery, but the cinema delights followers with playful hints about upcoming screenings. Venerable Investments, the company behind the Mini Melba Cinema, is dedicated to bringing exceptional cinema experiences to communities across the region. With Guthrie as the flagship location, two more theaters are slated to open in Oklahoma this year, with additional theaters planned for 2025 in Ponca City, Enid, Bartlesville, and Fredericksburg, Texas.
In a testament to the area’s thriving film scene, the cinema will host an International Film Festival every evening from 10-11 pm, showcasing short films from aspiring filmmakers. Guthrie, known as the “Hollywood” of Oklahoma, is celebrated for its diverse terrain, vibrant tourist industry, Victorian district, and artsy vibes, making it an ideal setting for this unprecedented venue.
As Oklahoma continues to gain recognition in the movie industry with recent films like “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Stillwater,” and the biopic “Reagan,” the Mini Melba Cinema stands as a testament to the town’s cinematic allure. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit their short films for consideration, with accepted projects being featured each night for a month.
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