Arlyne Theater
224 E. Methvin Street,
Longview,
TX
75601
224 E. Methvin Street,
Longview,
TX
75601
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Final listings for the Arlyne theatre was on September 7th, 1975 with “Take a Hard Ride”
Beaumont firm, Stone and Pitts were the architects of the Arlyne Theatre in downtown Longview which opened May 24, 1939 with “Rose of Washington Square.” The Arlyne closed after a January 5, 1975 showing of “Super Stooges v. the Wonder Women.” The First National Bank bought the building in 1976 and following a salvage sale prior to its demolition in 1976.
The ownership of the Arlyne brought in interesting films in the late 60s, such as Blowup, The Graduate, A Man for All Seasons, Bonnie and Clyde and In the Heat of the Night. All strong stuff for East Texas.
The Arlyne Theater site was located across Methvin street from what is now Heritage Plaza. It has been demolished and is now a parking lot.