Ritz Theatre

Opelika, AL 36801

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Previously operated by: Martin Theatres

Styles: Quonset Hut

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Ritz Theatre

This Quonset Hut style Ritz Theatre was opened by Martin Theatres on June 6, 1949 with Lon Chaney Jr. in “16 Fathoms Deep”. It was closed in 1956.

Contributed by MIKE RIVEST

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on August 10, 2022 at 2:52 pm

Opened with Arthur Lake in “16 Fathoms Deep” with no extra short subjects, with a capacity of 700 seats including a balcony for colored patrons.

rivest266
rivest266 on August 25, 2022 at 1:53 pm

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rivest266
rivest266 on August 25, 2022 at 1:54 pm

Grand opening ad posted.

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