Lake Theatre
Main Street,
Brocton,
NY
14716
Main Street,
Brocton,
NY
14716
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The Gem Theatre was listed in 1941 and 1943 as (Closed). By 1950 it had reopened as the Lake Theatre.
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Need an aka name of Gem. The Gem is listed in 1940 with 450 seats. Listed as the Gem in 1945 with 250 seats. In 1955 the only theater listed for Brocton is the Lake Theater with 225 seats. Maybe alterations were made during the time that the Gem is listed as closed and that could account for the decrease in seating.
I’ve found the Gem mentioned in issues of Boxoffice as early as 1936. A couple of times it’s called the New Gem. The earliest mention of the Lake is in 1950.
There was also an Alcazar Theatre in Brocton at one time, mentioned in the November 24, 1931, issue of Exhibitor’s Forum. I don’t know if this was an earlier name for the Gem/Lake or not.
In 1935 the only theater listed for Brocton, New York is a 275 seat Majestic Theater. Might be a later name for the Alcazar.
Is there any address associated with this theater, beyond the generic Main Street? Brocton is small, but not that small. :)
June 8 and 9 1951 has Alan Ladd in “BRANDED” playing here at the Lake Theatre.
Was the Lake in town? Interesting to learn of the Majestic and the Alcazar, too. Brocton is famous for their Main Street arch at the main intersection and traffic light in town. A campaign was started to restore this arch that is the only arch of its kind East of the Mississippi River.