Rio Theatre

339 W. Hidalgo Avenue,
Raymondville, TX 78580

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1939 photo credit Russell Lee.

The Rio Theatre was open as early as 1937. It was still open in 1957. It was demolished in 2007.

Contributed by David Zornig

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DavidZornig
DavidZornig on October 15, 2017 at 8:42 am

Three August 2004 photos in below link, credit Adam Martin Collection.

http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/25401.html

dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on January 13, 2026 at 5:59 pm

This project was announced by Robert “Bob” N. Smith in 1935 and was optimistically created with 600 seats. That got reduced to 440 at its July 6, 1936 opening with “Dancing Pirate.” It would get a makeover reducing seat count to 400.

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