Movie Theater Wall Art - Paramount Theater Neon Sign | Historic 1932 Art Deco Cinema in Amarillo | Fine Photo Paper & Ready-to-Hang Canvas

Movie Theater Wall Art



The Paramount Theater in Amarillo, Texas, was a shining beacon of the golden age of cinema. Built in 1932, it was a masterpiece of Art Deco design, its grand marquee and elegant interiors welcoming moviegoers for decades. Like many classic theaters, it struggled to compete with the rise of multiplexes, and in 1975, it closed its doors for good. The facade stayed in place, but the building was converted to office space in 1978, and the iconic vertical Paramount sign was removed and found a second life at a popular nightclub called The Paramount Club. For years, it stood there, a reminder of a bygone era, until 2006, when efforts to restore some of the theater's historic charm saw the sign returned to its rightful place.



I was in downtown Amarillo for a night photography session, and the Paramount sign was high on my list. Neon photography presents a unique challenge—especially with a sign like this one, which features twinkling bulbs that light up in a rhythmic sequence. A single long exposure would overexpose the bright neon and white letters, washing out the details, but a short exposure would fail to capture all the bulbs in their fully lit state. I had to take multiple exposures at different settings, carefully blending them later to recreate what the eye sees but the camera struggles to capture.



I set up my tripod across the street, waiting for just the right moment. Amarillo’s downtown was quiet, the streets mostly empty aside from the occasional car passing by. The glow of the red neon bathed the Art Deco facade in a dramatic light, adding to the vintage feel of the scene. I fired off my series of exposures, checking each one to make sure I had every element I needed.



After some careful post-processing, I finally had the image I had envisioned—a perfect tribute to a sign that has seen decades of history, lost and found, much like the theater itself. The Paramount’s story is one of resilience, and capturing its glow against the night sky felt like preserving a piece of Amarillo’s past for the future.



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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days



Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.



Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.



There are 5 ways to print these images.



1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.

Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.

You'll feel like you're there.

Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.

This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.

They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)



2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.

Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.

Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.

0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)

Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.



3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)

This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.

This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!



4) Aluminum Metal Prints

Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.

Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.



5) Acrylic Prints

Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick, clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!

UV resistant ink prevents fading. All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box