Don Gordon Theatre
4719 Canal Street,
Houston,
TX
77011
4719 Canal Street,
Houston,
TX
77011
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A neighborhood theatre that serviced the Canal and Navigation Streets area. The Don Gordon Theatre was opened on October 12, 1946 with Barbara Stanwyck in “My Reputation”. It was closed to regular movies on September 5, 1977 with Richard Harris in “Orca” & Sam Elliott in “Lifeguard”. It then went over to screening Spanish language movies, closing in 1988.
It is now operating as a church.
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Named after owner’s two sons, Don and Gordon. Opened on october 12, 1946. Closed in the mid seventies.
From 1939 a photo of the Don Gordon Theatre in Houston.
The Don-Gordon Theatre was a post-War suburban theatre built by Mr. ans Mrs. Ernest H. Forsythe and named for 7-year old son Don and 10-year old son Gordon. Baugh & Scott contractors from Sa Antonio built the $125,000 streamline moderne venue. After missing its announced lauch, it opened October 12, 1946 with “My Reputation.” The policy shifted to double feature action films toward the end of its lifecycle. It closed on September 5, 1977 with “Orca” and “The Lifeguard.” It likely resumed as a Spanish language theatre before being offered for sale in 1988. It converted to a house of worship.