Derrick Theater

Hobbs, NM

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The Derrick was the second motion picture theater built in Hobbs. It was built by Mrs. G.T. Scales of Lubbock and opened for business July, 18th, 1930. It opened with a silent film, Sir Rider Haggard’s “Sha”. A live stage show, Jazz Jubilee Frolic, was offered as an added attraction. Admission was 15 and 40 cents.

Contributed by Don Lewis

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DonLewis
DonLewis on November 9, 2005 at 4:41 pm

With thanks to the Hobbs public library for information on the Derrick.

-Don

btkrefft
btkrefft on November 9, 2005 at 4:47 pm

Don, the 1945 Film Daily Yearbook lists the Derrick as closed with seating for 800.

KenRoe
KenRoe on November 9, 2005 at 11:38 pm

The Derrick Theater is also listed as ‘closed’ in the 1941 and 1943 editions of F.D.Y.

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