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Watson Theatre

Watsontown, PA

131 Main Street

, Watsontown, PA 17777 United States

(map)

570.538.4280

Status:	Open
Screens:	Single Screen
Style:	Unknown

Function:	Movies
Seats:	490
Chain:	Independent

Architect:	Unknown
Firm:	Unknown

Recent exterior view of the Watson Theatre

Photo courtesy of Brian Hicks/Watson Theatre

Opened on May 30, 1940, the Waston Theatre was built to replace the Lyceum, which burned down 6 years before.

The theater's interior features a 30 foot silk damask wall, a state of the art sound system (Dolby Digital SRD - EX), and original 1940 seats (with love seats on every other row).

Outside, a restored neon marquee shines brightly over the Watson, letting all know the theater is open for business.

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The Watson Theatre (Official)

Contributed by D. Whistler

YOUR COMMENTS

Its really a great theatre! Excellent ticket prices, freindly staff, and as mentioned above, one of the finest sound systems in the area. You literally feel the sounds! The theatre also sports an antique ice cream parlor, and frequently hosts special events and costume contests! The Watson Theatre is definatley my favorite video house in the great state of Pennsylvania!!

-The Elf Warrior

posted by Elf Warrior on Mar 16, 2005 at 7:15am

The Watson Theater is for sale here. Photos included.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 23, 2008 at 7:20am

This is a recent photo of the Watson Theatrer.

posted by Lost Memory on Aug 3, 2009 at 9:49am

What a charming little theatre! Is it about to close? Sure hope not though a down economy and the "outside of town" multiplexes do not help matters! Such a shame as the multiplexes have NO CHARM!

posted by Patsy on Sep 23, 2009 at 10:12am

According to the Watson website it is about to close:

To end all confusion:
This will be the last movie showing for the Watson Theatre until further notice.
As previously mentioned, it has been a pleasure providing quality movies and experiences to all ages throughout the years.
We regret to say our goodbyes at this hard time and wish everyone well.
Please join us for our last event! We look forward to seeing you.

posted by Lost Memory on Sep 23, 2009 at 10:14am

Eventually there will be no local theaters left. Certainly a shame.

posted by larry 2 on Sep 23, 2009 at 10:22am

Also read that there are only about 300 single screen theatres left in the country. I would like to think there are more than 300 left as so many are listed on CT as either open or closed and not demolished.

posted by Patsy on Sep 23, 2009 at 11:20am

Where is Watsonville located in the State of PA as I might be able to see this theatre if it is within a comfortable driving distance?

posted by Patsy on Sep 23, 2009 at 11:23am

It's about 65 miles SW of Scranton, and about 57 miles N of Harrisburg, off of I-80. (BTW, the place name is Watsontown).

posted by CWalczak on Sep 23, 2009 at 11:36am

Ok and thanks for the correction as so many PA towns end in "ville", but not this one!

posted by Patsy on Sep 23, 2009 at 11:44am

The Watson Theatre closed in September, 2009.

posted by prwiley on Oct 5, 2009 at 10:41am

Here is a news video about the closing.

posted by Lost Memory on Oct 5, 2009 at 7:03pm

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