Strand Theatre
229 Baronne Street,
New Orleans,
LA
70112
229 Baronne Street,
New Orleans,
LA
70112
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<<< Decades later, in an attempt to lure away audiences from television, a vast curved screen was installed, and the Strand Theatre became New Orleans' first movie house to screen films in the “Todd A-O” process for several years. >>>
This is correct except that at that time the theater was called the Panorama.
Listed in 1955 as Joy’s Strand with 1,000 seats. Address given is 229 Baronne Street.
This site has a photo of the Strand.
In 1937, Joy Houck leased the Strand Theatre and operated it until it closed in 1958. At this time, he re-named the theatre Joy Strand. I remember my father telling me that this was a popular spot for kids to go while playing hookie from school. Here’s a photo of the Joy Strand:
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Here is a 1933 ticket to see King Kong. Don’t be late. :)
The Strand seated 1600 according to the Film Daily Yearbook of 1945.