Strand Theatre
58 High Street,
Clinton,
MA
58 High Street,
Clinton,
MA
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The Strand Theatre is located in the center of Clinton, Massachusetts, which is northeast of Worcester. The historic theatre dates back to 1924 when it opened as a movie and vaudeville house. It operated until the late 1970s when it was shuttered for a time. After being renovated, the theatre re-opened in 1995 as a movie theatre with a food bar. A few seats were removed to allow for small low tables to the right or left of seats where food can be placed. Open six days per week with usually one nightly show, the theatre has become a popular and pleasant destination in the area.
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Gerald A. DeLuca
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Michael, I agree that this is a place well worth a trip. Here is a photo I took when I went a while back.
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This is a history site for the Strand Theater. I don’t think its accessible from the related website link. On this site it claims that this theater opened as the Philbin Theater in 1924.
In the 1928 Film Daily Yearbook, the Strand and the Globe theatres in Clinton are listed as part of the Boas Circuit of Boston. Boas operated 22 theatres in 1928. In the 1942-43 Motion Picture Almanac, the Strand and the Globe in Clinton are listed as part of Warner Brothers theatre circuit. (there is a note that the Globe was closed at the time).
Here is a recent close-up view of the Strand Theater.
A Wurlitzer theater organ opus 1293 style “B” was installed in the Strand Theater on 3/15/1926.
This is a 2008 photo.
Another photo is here.
Here is a June 2009 photo.
The Strand in Clinton is listed in the 1927 Film Daily Yearbook but there is no seating capacity or days of operation. It also lists the Globe Theatre with 800 seats, open daily; and the Philbin Theatre; total: 3 movie theaters in Clinton.
I grew up in Clinton, its a great town and I really miss it. I’m attending film school now in Los Angeles. I went to the Strand a few times as a kid in elementary and middle school and I have some memories of it. Just walking down the main street and seeing its marquee had to have had some impact on me as a kid. It is imposing and inviting in its own way bringing with it a class, distinction, and magical awe that I remember. I hope to go back there someday.
Does anyone know if they show classic movies? and what have they shown. I’ve always remembered new releases.