The Victory Theatre was opened by Southern Railway engineer I.R. Murphy on April 5, 1942 with the film, “Skylark” and a Superman cartoon. A grand opening shot is in photos. The Victory closed on June 27, 1971 with “The Wild Country.”
The Tivoli Theatre launched by Joseph W. Gutzweiler on August 16, 1924 with Gloria Swanson in “The Humming Bird” and live vaudeville. The venue was built on the site of Kunkel Hall which was built in 1884 and razed in favor of the theatre in 1923. Architect M.F. Durlauf designed a steel-structured building whose front was comprised of white buff brick and Bowling Green limestone trim which apparently made a nice upgrade to Kunkel’s. Gutzweiler would go on to create the long-running Astra Theatre, as well.
The facility also housed the popular Tivoli Soda Fountain and Drug Store. That store became Poe’s Drug Store followed by Beckmann’s during the theater’s run. The Tivoli ran until July 19, 1970 when it closed with “The Grasshopper.” Almost immediately thereafter, Kersteiens Construction removed the sloping floor and seats to transform the building for other retail purposes. It would become Schneider’s Furniture and Carpeting store which expanded into the former theater’s spot.
The Gem Theatre launched February 8, 1913 in downtown Jasper, Indiana promising 10 minutes of film for a nickel. Chris Winkenhoefer ran the theatre 40 years until his death in 1953. The theatre soldiered on continuously until April 24, 1956 with a showing of “Good Morning Miss Dove.” It was used for a few sporadic events until the building was repurposed for Ruttkar’s 5 and dime variety store.
Launched April 16, 1949 with “North to Klondike.” Original owner J. Wilmer Blincoe pledge to only screen films that were approved by the Legion of Decency.
Wade Enterprises opened this as the Cecil Drive-In Theatre on July 11, 1950 with Esther Williams in “On an Island With You.” The theatre was advertised as midway betwen Enterprise and New Brockton on Highway 84.
James Gaylord of the Troy Theatre took on the theatre in 1955 from the Wades calling it the Coffee Drive-In Theatre. The Coffee was equipped with widescreen for showing CinemaScope presentations beginning in April of 1955 under its new name.
This automated twin-screen theater opened as the Jerry Lewis Cinema with “Billy Jack” and “Summer of ‘42” on February 25, 1972. Like many Jerry Lewis cinemas, this one changed names quickly. On November 2, 1973, it became the Bijou Theatre and tried repertory films. it tried again as Southwest Cinemas with Chinese-language films. It became the Shalimar Cinema finding an audience for Bollywood films before closing there in 1984.
The Shamrock launched July 14, 1971 with “Love Story” on two screens, “The Andomedia Strain” and “Willard.” AMC took on the Shamrock converting it to a 6-screen facility. It closed in 1986 due to the flooding which also ended the Shamrock Hotel across the street. Both were razed later that year.
Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.
The New Grand Theatre in Paris, Texas, launched September 23, 1937 with “Toast of New York.”
In August 2018, the Paris City Council meeting unanimously voted to give the Paris Grand Theater Project a 30-year lease to revive the moribund theatre which would include the removal of asbestos among a number of other daunting challenges ahead.
The Sparks Theatre launched August 15, 1940 in downtown Cooper with Walter Brennan in “Maryland.” Sparks had opened his first theatre, the Lyric, in Cooper in 1916. He then opened a second Lyric which became the Delta, the Grand, and the Gem in Cooper. The Gem burned in 1933 and the Sparks competed successfully against the aging Gem and Palace.
Continuous operation of the theatre in the Sparks family ended in 1968. Mr. Sparks had died in 1963 and Mrs. Sparks ran until had 92 closing it with “A Fistful of Dollars” on May 30, 1967,
The Sparks reopened for one last short-lived fling in 1973. Its last showing was “Vanishing Wilderness” on January 19, 1974. An August 2, 1984 fire destroyed almost the entire structure. The remnants were demolished June 12, 1985. A newer structure exists in the theatre – which was on the North Square at the northeast corner.
This venue launched as the Airdrome on April 8, 1911. By the Fall, it had transitioned to the Question Theatre beginning October 26, 1911. Under a new operator, the venue became the Cozy Theatre on April 1, 1913. Still was operating into the television era.
The Victory Theatre was opened by Southern Railway engineer I.R. Murphy on April 5, 1942 with the film, “Skylark” and a Superman cartoon. A grand opening shot is in photos. The Victory closed on June 27, 1971 with “The Wild Country.”
The Tivoli Theatre launched by Joseph W. Gutzweiler on August 16, 1924 with Gloria Swanson in “The Humming Bird” and live vaudeville. The venue was built on the site of Kunkel Hall which was built in 1884 and razed in favor of the theatre in 1923. Architect M.F. Durlauf designed a steel-structured building whose front was comprised of white buff brick and Bowling Green limestone trim which apparently made a nice upgrade to Kunkel’s. Gutzweiler would go on to create the long-running Astra Theatre, as well.
The facility also housed the popular Tivoli Soda Fountain and Drug Store. That store became Poe’s Drug Store followed by Beckmann’s during the theater’s run. The Tivoli ran until July 19, 1970 when it closed with “The Grasshopper.” Almost immediately thereafter, Kersteiens Construction removed the sloping floor and seats to transform the building for other retail purposes. It would become Schneider’s Furniture and Carpeting store which expanded into the former theater’s spot.
The Gem Theatre launched February 8, 1913 in downtown Jasper, Indiana promising 10 minutes of film for a nickel. Chris Winkenhoefer ran the theatre 40 years until his death in 1953. The theatre soldiered on continuously until April 24, 1956 with a showing of “Good Morning Miss Dove.” It was used for a few sporadic events until the building was repurposed for Ruttkar’s 5 and dime variety store.
Launched April 16, 1949 with “North to Klondike.” Original owner J. Wilmer Blincoe pledge to only screen films that were approved by the Legion of Decency.
Wade Enterprises opened this as the Cecil Drive-In Theatre on July 11, 1950 with Esther Williams in “On an Island With You.” The theatre was advertised as midway betwen Enterprise and New Brockton on Highway 84.
James Gaylord of the Troy Theatre took on the theatre in 1955 from the Wades calling it the Coffee Drive-In Theatre. The Coffee was equipped with widescreen for showing CinemaScope presentations beginning in April of 1955 under its new name.
Martin and Ray launched the Camellia Drive-In on June 7, 1950 with “The Big Cat.” The theatre was located on the old fairgrounds.
Mrs. L.C. Moore named the theatre for her late husband, Levi Moore. Wartime construction was approved and the theatre launched in 1942.
This automated twin-screen theater opened as the Jerry Lewis Cinema with “Billy Jack” and “Summer of ‘42” on February 25, 1972. Like many Jerry Lewis cinemas, this one changed names quickly. On November 2, 1973, it became the Bijou Theatre and tried repertory films. it tried again as Southwest Cinemas with Chinese-language films. It became the Shalimar Cinema finding an audience for Bollywood films before closing there in 1984.
The Shamrock launched July 14, 1971 with “Love Story” on two screens, “The Andomedia Strain” and “Willard.” AMC took on the Shamrock converting it to a 6-screen facility. It closed in 1986 due to the flooding which also ended the Shamrock Hotel across the street. Both were razed later that year.
In July of 1954, the theatre switched to CinemaScope to show widescreen films.
The Crenshaw Drive-In launched December 21, 1951 with “The Lady From Texas,” two cartoons, and with a fireworks celebration.
Opened in 1949, the theatre created a special spot for African American patrons in June of its first year of operation.
Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
Opened March 9, 1949 with “Two Guys From Texas.”
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.
It was free standing kind of like the Big Town Mall.
R&R | Robb & Rowley operated this theatre followed by Hall Industries Circuit.
The former Texan Theatre relaunched as the Morgan Theatre on October 11, 1945 on October 11, 1945.
The New Grand Theatre in Paris, Texas, launched September 23, 1937 with “Toast of New York.”
In August 2018, the Paris City Council meeting unanimously voted to give the Paris Grand Theater Project a 30-year lease to revive the moribund theatre which would include the removal of asbestos among a number of other daunting challenges ahead.
Sorry – August 30, 1919 was the opening date for Henry Sparks' launch of the Grand Theatre.
The Sparks Theatre launched August 15, 1940 in downtown Cooper with Walter Brennan in “Maryland.” Sparks had opened his first theatre, the Lyric, in Cooper in 1916. He then opened a second Lyric which became the Delta, the Grand, and the Gem in Cooper. The Gem burned in 1933 and the Sparks competed successfully against the aging Gem and Palace.
Continuous operation of the theatre in the Sparks family ended in 1968. Mr. Sparks had died in 1963 and Mrs. Sparks ran until had 92 closing it with “A Fistful of Dollars” on May 30, 1967,
The Sparks reopened for one last short-lived fling in 1973. Its last showing was “Vanishing Wilderness” on January 19, 1974. An August 2, 1984 fire destroyed almost the entire structure. The remnants were demolished June 12, 1985. A newer structure exists in the theatre – which was on the North Square at the northeast corner.
Reopened November 23, 2018 with “The Grinch.” Website: http://grandtheatrestamford.com
This venue launched as the Airdrome on April 8, 1911. By the Fall, it had transitioned to the Question Theatre beginning October 26, 1911. Under a new operator, the venue became the Cozy Theatre on April 1, 1913. Still was operating into the television era.
Still advertising in 1976.