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# Loss of theater a shock to system
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/loss-of-theater-a-shock-to-system-editor/
- Published: 2007-07-11T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T02:15:30.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Opinion, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Paula Schneiderman*

I am shocked and disappointed that the owners of the NuWilshire are considering selling the property for use as a retail store (“Time to roll credits,” July 5). Santa Monica has been blessed by having two theaters (Laemmle and NuWilshire) that show high-class films. The loss of one of them will be a cultural loss to our community and to the many visitors who come here to enjoy our fine city.

I hope that this loss does not come about, and would appreciate any ideas for how to make a case for retaining the theater for our community.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 11, 2007.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/071107.pdf?ref=smdp.com)