Watson Theatre

131 Main Street,
Watsontown, PA 17777

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Opened on May 30, 1940, the Watson Theatre was built to replace the Lyceum Theatre, which burned down 6 years before.

The theater’s interior features a 30 foot silk damask wall, a state of the art sound system (Dolby Digital SRD – EX), and original 490 seats (with love seats on every other row).

Outside, a restored neon marquee shone brightly over the Watson Theatre, letting all know the theater was open for business.

Sadly, the Watson Theatre was closed in September 2009.

Contributed by D. Whistler

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lostmemory
lostmemory on September 23, 2009 at 10:14 am

According to the Watson website it is about to close:

To end all confusion:
This will be the last movie showing for the Watson Theatre until further notice.
As previously mentioned, it has been a pleasure providing quality movies and experiences to all ages throughout the years.
We regret to say our goodbyes at this hard time and wish everyone well.
Please join us for our last event! We look forward to seeing you.

larry
larry on September 23, 2009 at 10:22 am

Eventually there will be no local theaters left. Certainly a shame.

Patsy
Patsy on September 23, 2009 at 11:20 am

Also read that there are only about 300 single screen theatres left in the country. I would like to think there are more than 300 left as so many are listed on CT as either open or closed and not demolished.

Patsy
Patsy on September 23, 2009 at 11:23 am

Where is Watsonville located in the State of PA as I might be able to see this theatre if it is within a comfortable driving distance?

CSWalczak
CSWalczak on September 23, 2009 at 11:36 am

It’s about 65 miles SW of Scranton, and about 57 miles N of Harrisburg, off of I-80. (BTW, the place name is Watsontown).

Patsy
Patsy on September 23, 2009 at 11:44 am

Ok and thanks for the correction as so many PA towns end in “ville”, but not this one!

prwiley
prwiley on October 5, 2009 at 10:41 am

The Watson Theatre closed in September, 2009.

lostmemory
lostmemory on October 5, 2009 at 7:03 pm

Here is a news video about the closing.

Chuck1231
Chuck1231 on April 15, 2010 at 7:29 am

Header should be changed to closed.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 16, 2010 at 9:23 am

“I’D RATHER BE RICH” with Sandra Dee opens Feb.6 1965 for three days.Very Nice looking theatre pity it closed.

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