Regent Theatre
303 Grant Avenue,
Eveleth,
MN
55734
303 Grant Avenue,
Eveleth,
MN
55734
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The 300 seat Regent Theatre opened in 1925. From what I found for many years it was operated by Publix Theatres. The Regent was located two blocks from the larger Grant Theatre.
The theatre closed sometime in 1954. The building is still standing but unoccupied. Any further information, additions or corrections would be appreciated.
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Chuck
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Oh boy! The Regent had 400 seats. It was purchased by the Crouse family from Publix around 1935. Originally an F & R Theatre. The F & R Logo is still at the top of the front of the building. I worked as the projectionist from 1952 until the theatre closed for good in June of 1954. Ran the last show. I still have many many fond memories. Also, have several pictures. Booth was equipt with Western Electric Universal Bases and Sound, Simplex Standard Projection Heads, and Jewell 1 kw Arc Lamps. The Universal Bases still had the two drive shafts and chain drive take ups. More later.
The Regent had a small pipe organ (I believe it was called a “Movieola”) This organ was covered by a plywood wall that had been built four feet in front of the back wall of the theatre when sound was installed. Organ was set up to use old piano rolls. Organ was still working at the end. Every now and then we would go into the theatre during the day and play the organ. Had to remove a sheet of plywood to get to the organ.
The original slate screen from the silent days was still attached to the back wall of the theatre behind the sound screen. This slate screen had been painted black so as not to reflect through the sound screen.