Motion Picture Herald, July 31, 1948: “Dan Thyne putting up a 400-seat $55,000 quonset hut theatre, The Wells, opening about August 15, with Ross Bluck as manager.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 14, 1948: “Dan Thyne has opened the Wells, Cheyenne Wells, Colo., a $55,000 400-seat theatre, with Ross Bluck managing.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 1, 1948: “Civic Theatres will remodel and reopen the Rex, closed five years, under new name during May.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 31, 1948: “Civic Theatres will reopen the Rex, closed several years, after extensive remodeling, as the Coronet, September 1.”
What does it mean to “move a theatre” to another town? Motion Picture Herald, July 3, 1948: “O. J. Sears has sold the Apache, Elida, N. M., to A. B. Yarbrought, and moved the theatre to House, N. M.”
This note in the June 26, 1948 Motion Picture Herald sounds like the end of the story: “Bohanan Bros. have bought the Mission and Drive-In, Hatch, N. M., from Marlin Butler. They have closed the drive-in.”
Not sure whether this is the same place, but here’s a note from Motion Picture Herald, Oct. 4, 1947: “Arthur Goldstein takes over Chieftain, Strassburg (sic), Colo., from Virgil Ulrich, who quit to care for his ranch and other business.”
By the following June, Goldstein was submitting reviews of movies and shorts from the Chieftain Theatre.
Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 18, 1947: “Robert Patrick sells Gem, Frederick, Colo., to J. H. Davis.”
Motion Picture Herald, June 19, 1948: “Lewis M. Williams and John B. Cabot have organized Marquee, Inc., and have taken over the Frederick, Frederick, Colo., from Mrs. J. H. Davis.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 22, 1948: “Joe H. Gray, Dexter, N. M. business man, puts first theatre there via a 230-seat remodeled building, opening in about month.”
Since this CT entry has the 4th Street address, it must be the rebuilt Ute, which means that this is the place to post this April 26, 1947 Motion Picture Herald note: “Fred Lind trying for CPA approval for new theatre at Rifle, Colo., where he already operates.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 10, 1947: “Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lind, owners Ute, Rifle, Colo., to California on vacation after CPA turned down request to build another theatre at Rifle.”
Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947: “Fred Lind to open new 600-seat $100,000 Ute, Rifle, Colo., January 15.”
Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 17, 1948: “Fred Lind has set January 20 as definite date for opening his new $100,000 600-seat Ute, Rifle, Colo.”
Maybe the Ritz reopened for a while as the Roxy? The Kittanning Paper’s Historical Headlines column today included the following entry from Nov. 19, 1969:
Theater owner Rox Serrao of Ford City announced the scheduled reopening of the Roxy Theater, 9th Street, Ford City, and the continuing operation of his 66 Drive-in theater as long as weather permits. Serrao said the Roxy will offer “family pictures, special children’s pictures, and keeping up with the trend of changing entertainment, specially selected adult first-runs.” Days of operation will depend on patronage, the operator said.
The Kittanning Paper’s Historical Headlines column today included the following entry from Nov. 19, 1969:
Theater owner Rox Serrao of Ford City announced the scheduled reopening of the Roxy Theater, 9th Street, Ford City, and the continuing operation of his 66 Drive-in theater as long as weather permits. Serrao said the Roxy will offer “family pictures, special children’s pictures, and keeping up with the trend of changing entertainment, specially selected adult first-runs.” Days of operation will depend on patronage, the operator said.
“J. J. Goodstein, out of business several years, reentering, having bought Rialto, Huxton, Colo., from R. O. Beck.” — Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 11, 1947
“Sam Feinstein buys Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., from J. J. Goodstein estate.” — Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947
“Sam Feinstein moves back to Denver after selling the Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., to Mrs. Lucille Campbell.” — Motion Picture Herald, July 24, 1948
Motion Picture Herald, Nov. 22, 1947: “C. H. Ausmus has sold the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., to James Olde.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 14, 1948: “NORWOOD, CO. – Extensive improvements are being made by James O. Odle at the Mesa Theatre. Top corners of the false front have been cut away and windows on the west side boarded up. A composition siding will be put on the building and a marquee will be added in front. Odle also has plans for remodeling and redecorating the interior. Two old buildings next to the theatre are to be razed.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 28, 1948: “A. B. Smith putting in a 540-car drive-in at North Platte, Neb.”
Motion Picture Herald, Sept. 25, 1948: “Walter Smith opened his North Platte, Neb., 580-car, $100,000 drive-in September 17.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 28, 1948: “A. B. Smith putting in a 540-car drive-in at North Platte, Neb.”
Same place? Size is about right. Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 21, 1948: “C. E. Johnson is opening a 600-car drive-in theatre at Scottsbluff, Neb.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 21, 1948: “J. H. Roberts is building a 300-car drive-in at Fort Morgan, Colo. He owns the two theatres there.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 14, 1948: “Clarence Brass has sold the Peerless, Holyoke, Colo., to Mearle and Bert J. Lewis.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 31, 1948: “Dan Thyne putting up a 400-seat $55,000 quonset hut theatre, The Wells, opening about August 15, with Ross Bluck as manager.”
Motion Picture Herald, Aug. 14, 1948: “Dan Thyne has opened the Wells, Cheyenne Wells, Colo., a $55,000 400-seat theatre, with Ross Bluck managing.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 1, 1948: “Civic Theatres will remodel and reopen the Rex, closed five years, under new name during May.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 31, 1948: “Civic Theatres will reopen the Rex, closed several years, after extensive remodeling, as the Coronet, September 1.”
Same place or different? Motion Picture Herald, July 17, 1948: “Herman Everhart opening 300-seat Granada, Granada, Colo., July 30.”
Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947: “Don Hart and Louis Petri from Inland Amusement Corp., buying La Fa, Lafayette, Colo., from Walter Houser.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 17, 1948: “Walter M. Houser has taken back the LaFa, Lafayette, Colo., from Inland Amusement Co., which has dissolved.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 10, 1948: “The Carvue Theatres, Inc., are building a 750-car, $150,000 drive-in north of Denver to open soon.”
What does it mean to “move a theatre” to another town? Motion Picture Herald, July 3, 1948: “O. J. Sears has sold the Apache, Elida, N. M., to A. B. Yarbrought, and moved the theatre to House, N. M.”
This note in the June 26, 1948 Motion Picture Herald sounds like the end of the story: “Bohanan Bros. have bought the Mission and Drive-In, Hatch, N. M., from Marlin Butler. They have closed the drive-in.”
Not sure whether this is the same place, but here’s a note from Motion Picture Herald, Oct. 4, 1947: “Arthur Goldstein takes over Chieftain, Strassburg (sic), Colo., from Virgil Ulrich, who quit to care for his ranch and other business.”
By the following June, Goldstein was submitting reviews of movies and shorts from the Chieftain Theatre.
Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 18, 1947: “Robert Patrick sells Gem, Frederick, Colo., to J. H. Davis.”
Motion Picture Herald, June 19, 1948: “Lewis M. Williams and John B. Cabot have organized Marquee, Inc., and have taken over the Frederick, Frederick, Colo., from Mrs. J. H. Davis.”
Motion Picture Herald, July 19, 1947: “L. R. Semon, in theatre business in Cimarron, Kans., will build a $100,000 drive-in theatre in Pueblo, Colo.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 29, 1948: “Lionel R. Semon opens 750-car, $125,000 drive-in, Pueblo, Colo.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 22, 1948: “Joe H. Gray, Dexter, N. M. business man, puts first theatre there via a 230-seat remodeled building, opening in about month.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 22, 1948: “Lou Heckert opens a 250-seater, Granby, at Granby, Colo., opening town to films.”
Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 24, 1948: “Marlin Butler sells the Mora, Mora, N. M., to R. B. King.”
Since this CT entry has the 4th Street address, it must be the rebuilt Ute, which means that this is the place to post this April 26, 1947 Motion Picture Herald note: “Fred Lind trying for CPA approval for new theatre at Rifle, Colo., where he already operates.”
Motion Picture Herald, May 10, 1947: “Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lind, owners Ute, Rifle, Colo., to California on vacation after CPA turned down request to build another theatre at Rifle.”
Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947: “Fred Lind to open new 600-seat $100,000 Ute, Rifle, Colo., January 15.”
Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 17, 1948: “Fred Lind has set January 20 as definite date for opening his new $100,000 600-seat Ute, Rifle, Colo.”
Maybe the Ritz reopened for a while as the Roxy? The Kittanning Paper’s Historical Headlines column today included the following entry from Nov. 19, 1969:
Theater owner Rox Serrao of Ford City announced the scheduled reopening of the Roxy Theater, 9th Street, Ford City, and the continuing operation of his 66 Drive-in theater as long as weather permits. Serrao said the Roxy will offer “family pictures, special children’s pictures, and keeping up with the trend of changing entertainment, specially selected adult first-runs.” Days of operation will depend on patronage, the operator said.
The Kittanning Paper’s Historical Headlines column today included the following entry from Nov. 19, 1969:
Theater owner Rox Serrao of Ford City announced the scheduled reopening of the Roxy Theater, 9th Street, Ford City, and the continuing operation of his 66 Drive-in theater as long as weather permits. Serrao said the Roxy will offer “family pictures, special children’s pictures, and keeping up with the trend of changing entertainment, specially selected adult first-runs.” Days of operation will depend on patronage, the operator said.
“J. J. Goodstein, out of business several years, reentering, having bought Rialto, Huxton, Colo., from R. O. Beck.” — Motion Picture Herald, Jan. 11, 1947
“Sam Feinstein buys Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., from J. J. Goodstein estate.” — Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 27, 1947
“Sam Feinstein moves back to Denver after selling the Rialto, Haxtun, Colo., to Mrs. Lucille Campbell.” — Motion Picture Herald, July 24, 1948
Motion Picture Herald, Dec. 20, 1947: “Frank Whalen, Highway, Deertrail, Colo., owner, in Fitzsimons Hospital, Denver, for treatment, closes theatres for time being.”
Motion Picture Herald, Nov. 22, 1947: “C. H. Ausmus has sold the Mesa, Norwood, Colo., to James Olde.”
Boxoffice, Feb. 14, 1948: “NORWOOD, CO. – Extensive improvements are being made by James O. Odle at the Mesa Theatre. Top corners of the false front have been cut away and windows on the west side boarded up. A composition siding will be put on the building and a marquee will be added in front. Odle also has plans for remodeling and redecorating the interior. Two old buildings next to the theatre are to be razed.”
Motion Picture Herald, Nov. 15, 1947: “Esmond Hardin changes name of Star, Hay Springs, Neb., to Civic.”