Hi-Line Theatre

35 Main Street,
Rudyard, MT 59540

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Functions: Movies (First Run)

Styles: Art Deco

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 406.355.4591
Manager: 406.355.4591

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Hi-Line Theatre

The Hi-Line Theatre was built in 1949, opening in December 1949 with 320 seats. Billed as ‘The House of Perfect Sound’, it was the only theatre between Shelby and Havre in the north of central Montana, a distance of one hundred miles.

The theatre has had four owners since its construction. Mr C.A. Gustafson sold the theatre in 1966 to the projectionist, Mr Chuck Cross, who operated the theatre until his retirement, when he sold it to Mr. Carey Warren in 1980. Mr. Warren the sold the theatre back to C.A. Gustafson’s youngest son, Willard A. Gustafson, in 2001.

The Hi Line Theatre closes for the winter, but operates Friday through Sunday, March to October.

It is well known for the outstanding popcorn produced by the original 1949 Manley popcorn machine.

Contributed by Lost Memory, Ophelia Gustafson

Recent comments (view all 3 comments)

mrspeel1_
mrspeel1_ on July 19, 2011 at 3:21 pm

Hi! The Hi Line Theatre remains open for business from March through October, with one show on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7pm. The address is 35 Main Street in Rudyard MT. The interior has been restored to art deco, and the original Manley popcorn machine still makes its famous popcorn.

CJCforJ
CJCforJ on September 8, 2015 at 8:12 pm

My three cousins and I went there Sunday, 9/8/15, and we loved it!!! I highly suggest going to a movie there!!
Corey Couturier

MichaelKilgore
MichaelKilgore on July 24, 2023 at 10:23 am

Boxoffice, Dec. 10, 1949: “Rudyard, Mont. - Mr. and Mrs. Albin Gustafson opened their ultramodern-style theatre here this week. Work on the $35,000 structure continues up to the last minute, with the ticket booth last on the schedule. The 31x90-foot building seats 312.”

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