Paramount's VistaVision: A History in Vivid Color & Detail
In the 1950s, Hollywood launched into a widescreen race to lure audiences back with experiences television couldn’t match. 20th Century Fox introduced CinemaScope, and Paramount answered with VistaVision—a groundbreaking format that delivered unmatched clarity, vivid color, and breathtaking detail.
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
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About the Event
In the 1950s, Hollywood launched into a widescreen race to lure audiences back with experiences television couldn’t match. 20th Century Fox introduced CinemaScope, and Paramount answered with VistaVision—a groundbreaking format that delivered unmatched clarity, vivid color, and breathtaking detail.
From White Christmas (1954) and To Catch a Thief (1955) to North by Northwest (1959), VistaVision defined some of the Golden Age’s most enduring films before finding an unexpected second life powering the visual effects of Star Wars (1977) and beyond.
Join us for a journey through VistaVision’s remarkable history—from its Paramount origins to its lasting influence on cinema. Featuring rare behind-the-scenes clips, never-before-seen images, and expert insights, this program reveals how VistaVision helped create Hollywood’s most iconic images and why its legacy still resonates today.
Presented by Charlotte Barker, Director of Film Restoration and Preservation at Paramount Pictures.
Charlotte Barker serves as Director of Film Restoration and Preservation at Paramount Pictures, where she has worked for…