Completed construction of the Paramount Theatre on Broadway in downtown Oakland. The image shows the front facade and the marquee of the theatre. On the marquee under the "Paramount" sign is " Grand Opening, Wednesday December 16 Gala Show on Screen and Stage Regular Prices." On the left side of the image can be seen a portion of the I. Magnin & Co. store. Written in the border on one side of the negative "977-42, Paramount Theatre, 12-11-31.