Joy Theater

dallasmovietheaters on May 7, 2020 at 4:40 pm

The Gulf States Circuit announced its new Greenwood Mall Twin Cinema in November of 1971. It would support the aging Paramount Theatre which would be reaching its 60th year and likely end of leasing agreement in 1972 and the circuit’s Delta Drive-In. The theatre was planned as an outparcel building adjoining the newly opened Greenwood Mall.

The project became part of the Highland Park Shopping Center across the street from the Mall and was sandwiched between So-Lo Discount Shoes and a Dry Cleaner. Ground breaking was on April 3, 1972 with the opening on September 15, 1972 with “The Cowboys” and “Napoleon & Samantha.” In 1987, it was part of the United Artists Gulf States Circuit which was shortened to United Artists. UA closed the theatre at the end of lease on September 1, 2002.

On January 27, 2003, it got new independent operation and was renamed the Joy Theatre. There was no more Joy when it closed April 14, 2005.

rivest266 on February 19, 2017 at 1:34 pm

This opened on September 15th, 1972 as a twin cinema. Grand opening ad in the photo section.