Majestic Theater
1925 Elm Street,
Dallas,
TX
75201
1925 Elm Street,
Dallas,
TX
75201
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A photo from May 2010:
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Small photo of entrance and marquee from Boxoffice magazine, July 16, 1949, during run of Home of the Brave.
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Forgot to mention seeing Charlton Heston here in his football flick, “Number One” in 1969.
Saw many films at the Majestic over the years – first one I remember is “North to Alaska.” Then “McLintock;” Then “A Hard Day’s Night” opening with about 2,000 screaming teenage girls rushing the stage to kiss the close-ups of Paul and John; Then “Thunderball,” “The War Wagon” world premiere with John Wayne in person, and I believe the last picture I saw there was Burt Lancaster in “Valdez Is Coming” in 1971. For some reason, missed the final feature, “Live and Let Die” with Roger Moore as 007 (that’s probably why I missed it) in 1973. Hated to see it close, but glad the old girl survives.
2007 photo from a different angle courtesy Randy Carlisle.
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Great old photos.
From 1949 a photo set of ads and promotions from the 1949 world premier of Audie Murphy starring in Bad Boy at the Majestic in Dallas.
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Are they giving away free samples again?
Here is a 1949 photo that is being sold on eBay:
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Here is a 1942 photo:
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1977 Photo
An old movie theater ad from 1949 for the Majestic Theater.
The Majestic Theater captured on this vintage postcard.
Here is a photo, circa 1940s:
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This is a recent photo of the Majestic Theater.
I am looking for info on my grandfather who had a contract in 1929 with a Dallas theater Co. doing vaudeville. Can anyone help me with which possible theater co that might have been?. He was a violinist as well as an actor. Thank you for any assistance, SD
I am looking for info on my grandfather who had a contract in 1929 with a Dallas theater Co. doing vaudeville. Can anyone help me with which possible theater co that might have been?. He was a violinist as well as an actor. Thank you for any assistance, SD
Sirs et madams…My father was the featured organist at the Majestic, Palace and Melba theaters in the 1930' and 40’s. He was featured on radio with Organ music by Raymond Le Pere from the Palace theater. He played the Early Birds show at WFAA at 7am, then ventured to the Palace for a live broacast from 11:30 to noon daily. On Saturdays, he was busy at the Melba with the Kiddie klub and on Thursday evenings was the organist for the Dr. I.Q. program. Sundays, he had a morning Hymns show on the organ from the Palace. We didn’t time much for vacations since he was working 7 days a week. As Hope would say, thanks for the memories. Raymond Le Pere
Here is a close-up view of the Majestic.
A Majestic Theater photo in Dallas.
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Here are several exterior and interior photos of The Majestic Theatre
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Two other theaters in Dallas called the Majestic
The Majestic on Commerce Street circa 1910
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The Majestic on Elm street circa 1920
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my father in law Harvey Don Hill ran the films for over thirty years until he passed away in 1965. Along with Charles Harcum they were members of Local 249. They would be proud to know that the Majestic is still operating and has been restored to once again a show place of Dallas Texas
A Kilgen theater organ opus 3054 size 2/8 was installed in the Majestic Theater in 1921.
The Majestic was considerably larger than the 1,667 seats mentioned in the introduction. The September 1922 issue of Architecture Magazine reports 2,800 seats, and the 1934 Film Daily Year Book says 2,774. Perhaps 1,667 is for the current performing arts center, which may have removed or closed down some sections of seats.