Egyptian Theatre
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- 700 W Main St, Boise, ID 83702, United States
- City
- Boise
- County
- Ada County
- State / Province
- Idaho
- Postal Code
- 83702
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 43.61539, -116.20231
Contact & Links
- Website
- http://www.egyptiantheatre.net/
The Haunting
When King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in 1922, Egypt became part of popular culture. Fitting right in, the Egyptian Theatre opened in 1927, and the first film shown there was "Don Juan." The ghost said to reside here is believed to be Joe, a projectionist who worked here from the 1920s until his death by heart attack while climbing the stairs to the projection booth in the 1950s. He has been known to open and close doors, turn on and off lights, and make noises. The theater has been featured on ghost-hunting TV programs.
The ghost story centers on Joe the projectionist, doors, lights, and noises. Official history emphasizes the theater’s landmark architecture and 1927 opening.
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The ghost story centers on Joe the projectionist, doors, lights, and noises. Official history emphasizes the theater’s landmark architecture and 1927 opening.
