Corby Theatre

2805 N. 16th Street,
Omaha, NE 68110

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on December 5, 2022 at 6:51 am

The Moorish Revival-styled Corby Theatre initially closed at the end of its second 20-year lease on July 29, 1956 with “I Am Camera.” A new operator gave it another shot in February 3, 1957. But the competition from television was too great and the theater closed permanently on June 16, 1957 following a double-feature of “Mister Cory” with Tony Curtis" and Ida Lupino in “Strange Intruder.” The space was converted into a retail department store and is currently used for storage.

rivest266
rivest266 on November 4, 2022 at 1:41 pm

the Corby theatre opened with “Fig Leaves” on September 1st, 1926. Grand opening ad posted.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on March 8, 2020 at 10:50 pm

This house must be the project mentioned in the December 12, 1925 issue of Exhibitors Trade Review:

“OMAHA, NEBR.

“Archt : James T. Allen, Brandeis Theatre bldg. Drawing plans on a theatre at 16th & Corby. Owners, Sam & Lewis Epstein, 4932 S. 24th, South Omaha, Nebr.”

Curtis Cooper
Curtis Cooper on February 17, 2015 at 8:34 pm

Theatre has not been demolished. Was “heart-bombed” for 2015 Valentine’s Day by Restoration Exchange Omaha to bring attention to its plight. http://www.omaha.com/news/metro/historic-buildings-need-a-little-tlc-too-heart-bombing-group/article_93381680-075b-5cac-877c-87733fa102eb.html

Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on May 4, 2012 at 1:35 am

The January 7, 1926, issue of The Film Daily said that a new theater was to be built at 16th and Corby Streets in Omaha. The November 19, 1926, issue of the same publication said that Sam and Louis Epstein had purchased the recently-completed Corby Theatre from its builder, Alexander Beck. This item gave the location as 15th and Corby Streets. From Street View, it looks like the theater building occupies the entire block along Corby Street from 15th Avenue to 16th Street.

This PDF from the fall, 2008, issue of newsletter Landmark News has a small photo of the Corby Theatre which appears to have been taken in the 1930s. The building is little changed in appearance since then, but the satellite view shows that the roof is in poor condition. This building might still be saved, but if the roof has not yet been repaired it will have to be done soon.

OmahaNorth
OmahaNorth on October 28, 2009 at 8:38 am

Chuck, I am a teacher from Omaha North High Magnet School, which is located near the Corby. My Civil Engineering and Architecture students are having problems finding information. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

cmartens54
cmartens54 on August 6, 2009 at 12:19 pm

The building was not demolished; for years, until recently, it was a salvage bursiness – Norton and Sons. Remnants of the lobby were still in existence as was the stage and the sloping floor. The manager’s office, on the north end of the west (street) side has the original paneling and chandelier.