Strand Theatre
3544 Troost Avenue,
Kansas City,
MO
64109
3544 Troost Avenue,
Kansas City,
MO
64109
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The Strand Theatre opened in the mid 30’s but since the early 70’s it has featured adult movies.
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The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook gives as seating capacity of 650 for the Strand Theatre.
Was this always called the Strand Theater or did it have another name originally.
As far as I know, the theatre has been called the Strand since its opening, which was not in the ‘30s, as stated above, but was in circa 1916. The above comment about the theatre having shown adult movies since approximately the '70s is accurate.
1984 photo of the Strand Theatre.
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Actually the Strand was built in 1917. I have the original abstract.In about 1980 the old style marquee collapsed. As it was built, facing Troost, there was a beauty shop and a barber shop on either side of the theater entrance. The barber shop close in about 1983.
It is currently the oldest still operating theater in Kansas City.
The Barber Shop was still open in March of 1984 when the American Classic Photo was taken.
Oh, yes, I noticed that. Too bad we can’t find a picture of the original Marquee. It was outstanding.
Hello all,
I am doing a large-scale research project on adult theatres and would be very interested to hear from anything who either worked at or attended this theatre during its time showing adult films. If you would like to help me out, you can email me at .
Thanks!