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Home » Theater Guide » Location » United States » Kansas » Ulysses » The Movies
Also known as Crocker Theatre

The Movies

Ulysses, KS
200 N. Main Street
, Ulysses, KS 67880 United States
(map)
Status: Open
Screens: Single Screen
Style: Art Deco
Function: Movies
Seats: Unknown
Chain: Independent
Architect: Unknown
Firm: Unknown
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Built in 1948 and remodeled sometime in the '70s, this theater is a bit eccentric, but remains a great place to catch a movie. In fact, The Movies dominates downtown Ulysses, KS. Due to its long marquee and bright colors, you just can't miss it! This one's in great shape as are many of the western Kansas theaters because of the dry climate. This is a great theater!
Contributed by Brent Clark

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posted by Lost Memory on Jan 12, 2005 at 9:28am
Wow! Eccentric is a good word for this one! Lots of Pink & mirrored surfaces, definitely unique & very retro! I'll have to stop in for a peek next time I'm headed for Colorado.
posted by Claydoh77 on Jan 14, 2005 at 12:45pm
Oh no. They've toned down the exterior with a new paint job. I hope they didn't change the interior. This is a fun theatre. It needs to stay "eccentric."
posted by brentclarkf on May 10, 2005 at 1:00pm
The Film Daily Yearbook, 1950 edition lists the Grant Theatre, 237 seats, as the only theatre in Ulysses. I presume The Movies was originally known as the Grant Theatre?
posted by KenRoe on May 10, 2005 at 1:52pm
The Movies,formally the Crocker Theatre was built in 1948.The Grant Theatre was Built in the early 30's. The Crocker family run the Grant Theatre till 1950 when they closed it. They run both theatres for several years. The building that housed the Grant Theatre has been used for several different retail stores and many years as a Daylight Donut shop, which the buidinf is now for lease or sale. The Daylifgt Donut Shop moved to a new location.My self and my wife Norma Dudley purchased The Crocker Theatre From C.V. Crocker in 1972 and changed the name to The Movies in 1976 and still operating it today. posted by dudley on May21, 2005 at 2:10pm
posted by rdudley on May 21, 2005 at 12:11pm
My wife and I visited The Movies Theatre a few weeks ago. I'm happy to report that the inside is still "eccentric." And congrats on being named the "most improved business" in Ulysses, Ks. Mr. Dudley. Actually, this is a great theatre with superb picture and sound quality. And believe me, it has atmosphere even if the outside paint job is a bit tamer. Cindy and I also met Mr. Dudley who has been in the movie business much longer than he has owned his theatre. Thank you for talking to us. We had a great time.
posted by brentclarkf on Jun 21, 2005 at 11:18am
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