Redland Theatre
608 Frisco Avenue,
Clinton,
OK
73601
608 Frisco Avenue,
Clinton,
OK
73601
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Previously operated by: Griffith Amusement Company
Functions: Retail
Previous Names: Rialto Theatre
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The Rialto Theatre was opened on April 20, 1922 with Gloria Swanson in “Her Husband’s Trade Mark” & Buster Keaton in “The Play House”. It was equipped with a pipe organ (make unknown). It was closed for a refresh on July 4, 1950 with Gene Autry in “Mule Train”. It reopened as the Redland Theatre on September 15, 1950 with Joan Caulfield in “The Petty Girl”. It was still open in 1957.
The outside of this theatre has been well preserved, but the inside is now being used as a beauty supply shop.
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Within the Oklahoma Historical Society Archives are 1963 photos. See them by typing in word “redland”,
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A 1992 view of the Redland Theater here and here after some very nice ornate brickwork had been coverd up with some ugly metal paneling. (See postings above.)
Recent color snapshots of the Redland Theatre can be found on this page;
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/289
Today the Redland Theatre has been restored to its original look. Thank goodness that tacky gray sheet metal false front has been stripped away.
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Classic looking marquee,very nice.
Drove through Clinton today and visited the Redland – it’s for sale. Amazing that this town has no operating theatre.
Passing through Clinton, and noticed activity inside the Redland. Stopped and met the young couple who purchased the venue. Their goal is to restore the interior and reopen the theater. Stay tuned.
2013 street view shows it was Resolution Apparel at that time.
Guessy dates in description are off. The Rialto Theatre opened April 10, 1922. It installed sound to remain viable for Griffith Amusements before closing for a major refresh under new operator Charles J. Oliver after the July 4, 1950 showing of Gene Autry in “Mule Train” supported by the Popeye cartoon, “A Dream Walking” plus a newsreel.
The new Redland Theatre then launches after an open house with its formal opening on September 15, 1950 with Joan Caulfield as “The Petty Girl.” The Electra Neon Sign Company’s $800 signage was an unbilled star that night, as well. In 1954, the theatre transformed to widescreen projection to present CinemaScope titles.
Grand opening ad as Rialto posted. It said that the Rialto opened on April 20th, 1922, not the 10th as DMT said. Also posted an AI enhanced image of the theatre.