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missmelbatoast commented about Varsity Theatre on Nov 26, 2009 at 5:39 pm

Exact address for the Varsity Theatre was 106 E. Main St., Norman, OK 73069. Building still stands across from the Sooner Theatre, next to Danny’s TV Shop.

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missmelbatoast commented about University Theatre on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:44 pm

Exact street address for the University Theatre is 225 East Main Street, Norman, OK 73069

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missmelbatoast commented about Oklahoman Theatre on Nov 24, 2009 at 1:27 pm

Google maps street view shows this theatre building still stands behind a false front. A large stagehouse can also be seen.
Across the street and down a little, that corner building looks to be another auditorium with a stagehouse.

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missmelbatoast commented about Wes-Ten Theater on Nov 2, 2009 at 1:51 pm

Speaking of Wes-Ten’s well stocked concession stand, their house specialty were frozen malts. In a choich of three tasty flavors.
As detailed above, horror movies were showcased at the Wes-Ten. Here is a site devoted to William Catle’s amusing promotional ideas –
http://www.horror-wood.com/castle.htm

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missmelbatoast commented about Yale Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 1:40 pm

Burlesque shows were presented on a sporadic bases at the Yale Theatre, but when they were staged this is what audiences saw -
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missmelbatoast commented about Busby Theatre & Opera House on Oct 24, 2009 at 1:38 pm

During the brief period when the Busby Theatre staged burlesques shows this was the type routine that strip queens performed.
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missmelbatoast commented about Paris Arts Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Shown here are the type of burleque shows that were presented on the Uptown Theatre stage.
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missmelbatoast commented about Lyric Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 1:28 pm

On a sporadic basis, the Lyric Theatre would present live burlesque shows. These are the type of routines that were staged.
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missmelbatoast commented about Tulsa Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 12:20 pm

When Tulsa Theatre switched over to screening skin flicks during the 1960’s these were the type film shown. Tame by todays standards, but quite recy back then.
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missmelbatoast commented about Reno Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 11:27 am

Seen here are film versions of burlesque queens who performed live on the Reno Theatre stage.
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missmelbatoast commented about Joy Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 11:24 am

Besides stage films, the Joy also screened burlesque clips between live strip shows. Example;
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missmelbatoast commented about Gaiety Theatre on Oct 24, 2009 at 11:16 am

This site presents good examples of routines performed on the Gaiety stage by burlesque queens.
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missmelbatoast commented about Palace Recreation Cinema on Oct 24, 2009 at 11:08 am

These are examples of the type of burlesque clips shown inside this screening room.
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missmelbatoast commented about Shubert Theatre on Sep 22, 2009 at 12:58 pm

These two houses are similar in design, but list different architects.
http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/12455.html

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missmelbatoast commented about Mystic Theatre on Aug 31, 2009 at 10:45 am

A link to the old Electric Theatre can be found here -
http://www.homestead.com/schehrer2/Picher32.html

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missmelbatoast commented about Ritz Theatre on Aug 29, 2009 at 2:49 pm

In this LIFE 1946 image the Ritz can be spotted in far background;
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missmelbatoast commented about Roxy Theatre on Aug 26, 2009 at 5:47 pm

These LIFE photographs indicate that when the Plaza Theatre was condemned in 1950 all signage was moved over to the Roxy;
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missmelbatoast commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:25 pm

One more Plaza Theatre detail from LIFE;
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Don’t believe a new Plaza was ever built. Signage was just moved over to an existing movie house.

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missmelbatoast commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:19 pm

According to these LIFE 1950 photos, the Plaza Theatre was closed, condemned, & razed in 1950;
boxoffice & posterboard view -
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and a street view
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missmelbatoast commented about Plaza Theatre on Aug 26, 2009 at 1:03 pm

This LIFE 1950 photo of the Plaza boxoffice helps explain above news article -
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missmelbatoast commented about Will Rogers Theater on Aug 26, 2009 at 12:45 pm

View of WRT auditorium seating arrangement –
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missmelbatoast commented about Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre on Aug 23, 2009 at 3:56 pm

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missmelbatoast commented about Astor Theatre on Aug 23, 2009 at 3:54 pm

Another color view courtesy of LIFE –
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missmelbatoast commented about Orpheum Theatre on Aug 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

This 1945 view comes courtesy of LIFE –
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missmelbatoast commented about Gayety Theatre on Aug 15, 2009 at 12:38 pm

From LIFE Photo Archives, 1944; is that the Baltimore Gayety in the far background?

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