Gem Theater
Main Street,
Kinmundy,
IL
62854
Main Street,
Kinmundy,
IL
62854
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The Gem Theater was advertised in the Kinmundy Express in 1912. The ad reads as follows:
“April 11, 1912: Advertisement: Gem Theatre. The Gem Theatre is now under new management and we will strive to please all by giving Good Shows Every Night. 3000 Feet of High Class Pictures. Illustrated - Special Music. We invite you to come and get your money’s worth. Big Shows every night, beginning promptly at 7:30. Admission 5 and 10 cents. Gem Theatre”.
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Renamed the Madison Theatre on March 7, 1952.
According to a Facebook account the Madison was the new name given to the former Kindy Theatre. On January 17, 1952 creditors of W.L.Cates purchased the assets of the theatre at a sheriffs sale and the management was placed in the hands of Carl Dunlap until it could be sold.
Mr. Dunlap made some improvements and reopened the theater in March.
In June 1952 it was closed for the summer with a September reopening.
I have uploaded photos of the exterior, advertising and a statement from Mr. Dunlap.
The Facebook posting indicated the Madison was the last theatre in town. Bears some research.