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Paramount Theatre is a landmark in Oakland, California, and a filming location for The Candidate (1972).
Location: Oakland, California, USA
Verified facts
- Appeared in The Candidate (movie, 1972) — as filming location (campaign headquarters interior)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-16444, SRC-16445
Evidence & sources
- SRC-16444 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paramount_Theatre_(Oakland,_California) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16445 — https://www.historic-structures.com/ca/oakland/paramount_theater.php (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was The Candidate filmed?
Paramount Theatre, in Oakland, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Candidate.
Where is Paramount Theatre located?
Paramount Theatre is located in Oakland, California.