Allred Theatre

From Brent & Cindy Clarks Photo Album
Exterior: http://snipurl.com/oynw
Marquee: http://snipurl.com/oyo0
Annex: http://snipurl.com/oyo3
Exterior: http://snipurl.com/oyo8

Surf this clever web site for recent ALLRED snapshots, and be sure to explore their roadside images pages too;
http://www.agilitynut.com/theatres/ok.html

Here is an article about the Allred:
http://tinyurl.com/23urz4

This is a recent photo of the Allred Theater.

From the Beryl Ford Collection comes this c1940 photo of the Pryor Theatre. Architectural styling differs from that of the Allred, leading to the conclusion that these were two separate houses.
http://www.tulsalibrary.org/JPG/B9047.jpg

Here is a 2007 article about the Allred Theater.

The Allred Theater is an awesome and historic place. But thats how you see it as you drive down the road or if you go inside. But as an employee at the Allred Theater its a whole different experience. I'm am very Honored to be an employee. Gene Oliver, owner, and my boss is a very well respected man in my book! I thank him for the opportunity no privilege to be an employee here. Working at the Allred is a very rewarding experience! Not only for the Free Movies but also to see and experience how a movie theater such as the Allred is ran, is VERY rewarding. If you would like to learn or hear more about the Allred Theater feel free to contact me VIA e-mail chris_sitsler@yahoo.com The other three employees: Raymond Simpson, Nate Wilson, Courtney Thomas!

the theater seats 506. When it was a one scren barn style theater, it sat 634.

Here is a 2008 photo.

This is another photo of the Allred Theater.

The Allred was divided into 2 screens either in the '50s or the '60s. The large, building wide screen in the rear of the building was divided into 2 screens around 2001, creating the Allred 3. A few years later, the Annex was opened. It has 2 stadium style screens. 4 of the screens are equipped with DTS. The Allred has 2 concession stands and the Annex has one concession stand.

After years of mismanagement and neglect, the theater was not viable as an operation and was falling apart. After renovation and expansion, it became one of the top independent theaters in the state.

1983 photo of the Allred Theatre.
http://americanclassicimages.com/Default.aspx?tabid=141&txtSearch=CATAdvancedSearch1%2c36%2c3%2c-1&ProductID=32589

A nice 2009 photo is here.