Ritz Theatre
329 E. Washington Street,
Walterboro,
SC
29488
329 E. Washington Street,
Walterboro,
SC
29488
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Built in what was formerly a Chevrolet dealers building, the Ritz Theatre was opened on June 13, 1934 with Greta Garbo in “Queen Christina”. The building was given a face lift and build up so that a balcony could be added in 1938. The balcony was for African American patrons. When the Cook Theatre opened in 1947 the Ritz Theatre went to week-ends only and finally closed in 1956.
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The Ritz Theatre opened its doors on June 13, 1934 with Greta Garbo in “Queen Christina” (unclear if any short subjects were added).
It was first operated by the one-and-only H.B. Cook, who also operated the Cook Theatre nearly 14 years later, located a couple of buildings away.