Comments from 50sSNIPES - Cinema Treasures

50sSNIPES commented about Donelson Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:54 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Knickerbocker Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:53 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Loew's Crescent Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:53 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Paramount Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:53 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Tennessee Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:53 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Oldham Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:50 am

This was originally operated by the Cumberland Amusement Company before the Crescent Amusement Company took it over. Martin Theatres took the theater over from Crescent in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:47 am

Martin Theatres briefly took the theater over in January 1961, before closing on May 27 of that same year.

50sSNIPES commented about Sammy T's Music Hall on May 17, 2026 at 5:35 am

This is first opened by the Crescent Amusement Company, before Martin Theatres took it over in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Princess Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:29 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:28 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Capri Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:27 am

First operated by Martin Theatres.

50sSNIPES commented about Park Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:24 am

The exact address is 128 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801, located across the street from the Capitol.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:23 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Cinema 1 & 2 on May 17, 2026 at 5:22 am

Yes, Martin Theatres was its first operator.

50sSNIPES commented about Palace Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:20 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Polk Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:19 am

The Polk Theatre opened its doors by the Crescent Amusement Company on October 18, 1951 with Dan Dailey in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale” (unknown if extras added). Martin Theatres took the Polk over in January 1961, and was twinned in 1977.

50sSNIPES commented about Best Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:12 am

This was originally operated by the Cumberland Amusement Company before the Crescent Amusement Company took it over.

50sSNIPES commented about Sam Davis Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:12 am

This was originally operated by the Cumberland Amusement Company before the Crescent Amusement Company took it over. Martin Theatres took the theater over from Crescent in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Franklin Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:10 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:08 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Frances Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:05 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Sunset Drive-In on May 17, 2026 at 5:02 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about State Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:02 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Roxy Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:01 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.

50sSNIPES commented about Capitol Theatre on May 17, 2026 at 5:00 am

Taken over by Martin Theatres in January 1961.