Strand Theatre

mjprigge on April 5, 2012 at 8:21 am

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!

Chuck1231 on February 22, 2011 at 8:59 pm

The Barber Shop was still open in March of 1984 when the American Classic Photo was taken.

kcmo on February 22, 2011 at 7:24 am

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.

christofermeissner on November 22, 2008 at 9:43 am

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.

KenRoe on January 22, 2007 at 11:26 pm

The 1950 edition of Film Daily Yearbook gives as seating capacity of 650 for the Strand Theatre.