Royal 3 Cinemas

33 Central Avenue SW,
Le Mars, IA 51031

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Operated by: ACX Cinemas

Previously operated by: ACX Cinemas, Main Street Theatres, March Bros. Theaters Inc.

Architects: Henry A. Raapke

Functions: Movies (First Run)

Previous Names: Royal Theatre, Royal Twin Theatre, Royal T III Theatres

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 712.252.1777

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Royal 3 Cinemas

The Royal Theatre was opened by 1916. It was remodelled in 1946 to the plans of architect Henry A. Raapke. It was twinned in the early-1970’s and a third screen added in the early-2000’s. It was originally operated by March Bros. Theaters Inc. and later March Theatres. J & J took over operations in 2005. It was closed in 2009, and was renovated and reopened in early-2012 by Main Street Theatres. For a while there was a Hollywood Video store in the lobby of the theatre. By 2021 it was operated by ACX Cinemas, but they had moved out by 2022.

Contributed by Chuck

Recent comments (view all 11 comments)

kdavis
kdavis on January 13, 2010 at 1:28 pm

According Sanborn Fire Insurance maps, the Royal Theater dates to at least 1923.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on November 1, 2010 at 12:57 pm

There are plans underway to restore and reopen this theater: http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1677301.html

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on November 1, 2010 at 2:09 pm

Thanks,Great looking theatre.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on November 2, 2010 at 7:38 pm

Impressed with one-sheets on display.

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on January 25, 2011 at 11:36 am

An article about the renovations that are underway: http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1697660.html

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on March 5, 2016 at 4:52 am

1916 ad posted in photos

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on April 14, 2016 at 7:36 am

Operated by Main Street Theatres. Updated website link: http://www.mainstreettheatres.com/lemars.html

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on May 1, 2017 at 4:48 pm

The Royal Theatre had recently changed hands, according to the January 29, 1916, issue of Motography:

“Carl Noltze of Cleghorn has purchased the Royal theater at Le Mars from George Toppings. The Royal will be managed by Mr. Harding, who will continue to run pictures as the regular program, but other shows and sporting events will also be staged.”

rayman29
rayman29 on October 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm

ACX is just a new name of Main Street. Either way, i don’t think they own the Royal anymore but not sure.

Trolleyguy
Trolleyguy on October 9, 2022 at 4:53 am

Updated website link.Royal 3 Cinema

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