Gem Theatre

U.S. 2,
Saco, MT 59261

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GoRaWa1
GoRaWa1 on February 22, 2013 at 8:15 pm

My brother and I swept the floors at the GEM in about 1953 in exchange for free movies. I vivid recall seeing “War of the Worlds” there. Mr. Clyde Ball ran the place. It had a popcorn machine where you put in a dime, and popcorn dropped down into a bag you held. The access to the projection booth was through a ladder. I am guessing that the theater sat about 100 to 200 people… not sure about the actual number. I am pretty sure the price of admission was about ten cents in 1953 or so.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on February 21, 2013 at 1:56 am

Mr. Gilbert Scheffelmaer who was one of the original co-owners of the Gem Theatre recently passed away. On June 1, 1950 the Gem was playing a double bill “Blondie Hits The Jack Pot” and “Hoe Down”.