King Cinema III
216 S. Seventh Street,
La Crosse,
WI
54601
216 S. Seventh Street,
La Crosse,
WI
54601
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This a small triplex showed first run features. It was operated by Marcus Theatres until it closed in 2004. The theater has been demolished since then.
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Chuck Van Bibber
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Unfortunately, Marcus Theaters quietly closed the King Cinema on November 24, 2004. The building is vacant and there are no known plans for the facility.
A shamne really, but towards the end, it was showing second-run films, and just couldn’t compete with either of the big multiplex theaters in La Crosse. I will always have fond memories of the old King Theaters though, as that was where my parents took me to see this new film that was out, that everyone was talking about.. “Star Wars.” Also, in 1970’s, we never had much money, but we managed to go see movies there back when they had $.99 movies. We all shared a popcorn and soda..
In later years, I lived in an apartment builing just down the street from the King while I was in College. The building is still there, on the corner of Seventh and Cass, and is the same unfortunate shade of green. In the summer time, the smell of fresh popcorn emanating from the King Theater would be nearly overwhelming.
Farewell, old friend..
Here is an article about the closing from the local paper:
http://tinyurl.com/ektdh
Alas, the King Theater is simply a vacant lot at this point. There is nothing to remind one of the theater that once occupied the spot.
A federal government building now occupies this spot. A lovely building but still hard to replace the memories.
The King Theatre initially opened as a twin and the third screen was later added.
Originally owned by Cinemaland Theatres of Minneapolis' Marvin Mann, Ted Mann’s brother. Marcus Theatres purchased the theatre in May, 1983.
<<< “I will always have fond memories of the old King Theaters though, as that was where my parents took me to see this new film that was out, that everyone was talking about…‘Star Wars.’ ” >>>
The La Crosse first-run engagement of “Star Wars” was actually at the Plitt Hollywood, not at the King. Perhaps it was during one of the film’s numerous re-issues that you saw it at the King?
All original Star Wars movies were show at the Hollywood. Mike is correct. Star Wars Ep. IV was shown at the King in August, 1980 with a 2 minute trailer for TESB. That’s the only time Star Wars was shown at the King.
That would be August of ‘79. :–)