Once operated by SRO Theatres and later Cineplex Odeon. The Mount Baker closed as a full-time first-run house on March 1, 1990 with “Music Box”.
The Mount Baker reopened fifteen days later on March 16, 1990 under new ownership with the Judy Garland classic “The Wizard Of Oz” along with the classic Betty Boop Fleischer cartoon “Snow-White”. After new ownership took over that year, it ran a mix of classic, independent, and second-run movies as well as special screenings, film festivals, and performing arts.
As of 2025, the Mount Baker’s current functions are mostly performing arts, but they also have classic films and film festivals at occasions.
Opened with Kathryn Grayson in “Show Boat” along with the Tom And Jerry cartoon “The Cat And The Mermouse” and the sports reel “Fighting Cohoes”. It was closed by SRO on October 30, 1977 with “Black Oak Conspiracy” and “Too Hot To Handle”.
On October 17, 1947, the Saenger Theatre became headlines after a 74-year-old engineer was killed in a small explosion while fixing an air conditioning unit inside the theater. The explosion sent the engineer John W. Mann to the floor unconscious under portions of machinery. Shards of metal was blown through an open door into the screen itself, and a stream of gas resembling smoke shot out into the lot behind the theater.
The explosion was caused by heavy pressure of gas from a metal pipe in the machinery, and also forced the entire audience of 200 to evacuate the theater during a showing of “Tarzan And The Huntress” (plus an unnamed cartoon, the March Of Time Volume 14 Issue 2 “T-Men In Action”, and a newsreel beforehand).
The Star Theatre operated as early as 1924 but closed in 1926. It reopened the following year as Macy’s Hall, screening movies and hosting special events. It was renamed back the Star Theatre on October 16, 1942 with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in “Look Who’s Laughing” (unknown if extras added).
The Star Theatre closed after it was destroyed by a fire in 1947. The Star would eventually be replaced by the nearby Pastime Theatre.
The Pastime Theatre actually opened its doors on December 14, 1947 with Walter Brennan in “Home In Indiana” along with an unnamed short. It was originally scheduled to open on November 15 but got pushed to the following month for unknown reasons. Unlike most openings, the theater was still under construction at the time of opening.
The Llano and the Liberty Theatre are actually two different movie theaters in Plains. The Liberty, which opened as the Green Room Theatre, continued to operate for a little longer right after the Llano Theatre’s opening in early-1951. The Liberty will have its own CT page soon.
Unfortunately a fire destroyed the Llano in 1954 and was rebuilt that same year, housing 250 seats in a 24x57ft auditorium, Vocalite screen, chartreuse monks cloth walls, and a mixture of deep forest green and bright yellow melba plush backgrounds. The number of seats has been downgraded to 130.
The Palace Theatre opened its doors on June 2, 1917. Some original features as of 1917 include ivory and old rose color scheme, old rose draperies, 8ft marble wainscoting tile for the lobby, and a 11x14ft screen. The Palace closed on June 20, 1955 with Dick Powell in “Susan Slept Here” (unknown if extras added) when the Villa Theatre opened ten days later.
This opened as early as 1934. There is also another theater in Ekalaka called the Playhouse Theatre but I cannot confirm if that is the same theater or not.
Closed on March 4, 1984 with “Scarface”.
Opened on November 27, 1920 with Dorothy Phillips in “Destiny” (unknown if extras added). Raymond W. Mossie Jr. was one of its original managers.
This is now known as Split Rock Galleria Theater. This housed 87 seats.
Once operated by SRO Theatres and later Cineplex Odeon. The Mount Baker closed as a full-time first-run house on March 1, 1990 with “Music Box”.
The Mount Baker reopened fifteen days later on March 16, 1990 under new ownership with the Judy Garland classic “The Wizard Of Oz” along with the classic Betty Boop Fleischer cartoon “Snow-White”. After new ownership took over that year, it ran a mix of classic, independent, and second-run movies as well as special screenings, film festivals, and performing arts.
As of 2025, the Mount Baker’s current functions are mostly performing arts, but they also have classic films and film festivals at occasions.
Closed on January 8, 1989 with “Hellbound, Hellraiser II” in Screen 1 and “Cocoon The Return” in Screen 2.
Closed on June 9, 1972.
Opened with Kathryn Grayson in “Show Boat” along with the Tom And Jerry cartoon “The Cat And The Mermouse” and the sports reel “Fighting Cohoes”. It was closed by SRO on October 30, 1977 with “Black Oak Conspiracy” and “Too Hot To Handle”.
The Royal Theatre name was used as early as 1918.
This closed in the early-1980s. A fire damaged the screen on December 6, 1982.
Functions update: First-run films are also presented.
Functions update: Independent films are also presented.
Functions update: Independent films, live performances, and performing arts are also presented.
Its really strange to see a drive-in closing with two Christmas movies in its lineup.
On October 17, 1947, the Saenger Theatre became headlines after a 74-year-old engineer was killed in a small explosion while fixing an air conditioning unit inside the theater. The explosion sent the engineer John W. Mann to the floor unconscious under portions of machinery. Shards of metal was blown through an open door into the screen itself, and a stream of gas resembling smoke shot out into the lot behind the theater.
The explosion was caused by heavy pressure of gas from a metal pipe in the machinery, and also forced the entire audience of 200 to evacuate the theater during a showing of “Tarzan And The Huntress” (plus an unnamed cartoon, the March Of Time Volume 14 Issue 2 “T-Men In Action”, and a newsreel beforehand).
The Star Theatre operated as early as 1924 but closed in 1926. It reopened the following year as Macy’s Hall, screening movies and hosting special events. It was renamed back the Star Theatre on October 16, 1942 with Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in “Look Who’s Laughing” (unknown if extras added).
The Star Theatre closed after it was destroyed by a fire in 1947. The Star would eventually be replaced by the nearby Pastime Theatre.
The Pastime Theatre actually opened its doors on December 14, 1947 with Walter Brennan in “Home In Indiana” along with an unnamed short. It was originally scheduled to open on November 15 but got pushed to the following month for unknown reasons. Unlike most openings, the theater was still under construction at the time of opening.
The Llano and the Liberty Theatre are actually two different movie theaters in Plains. The Liberty, which opened as the Green Room Theatre, continued to operate for a little longer right after the Llano Theatre’s opening in early-1951. The Liberty will have its own CT page soon.
Unfortunately a fire destroyed the Llano in 1954 and was rebuilt that same year, housing 250 seats in a 24x57ft auditorium, Vocalite screen, chartreuse monks cloth walls, and a mixture of deep forest green and bright yellow melba plush backgrounds. The number of seats has been downgraded to 130.
The Palace Theatre opened its doors on June 2, 1917. Some original features as of 1917 include ivory and old rose color scheme, old rose draperies, 8ft marble wainscoting tile for the lobby, and a 11x14ft screen. The Palace closed on June 20, 1955 with Dick Powell in “Susan Slept Here” (unknown if extras added) when the Villa Theatre opened ten days later.
Opened with Ma and Pa Kettle in “Ricochet Romance” along with a few unnamed cartoons and comedies.
Opened with Jane Powell in “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” (unknown if extras added).
Opened as early as 1923.
This opened as early as 1934. There is also another theater in Ekalaka called the Playhouse Theatre but I cannot confirm if that is the same theater or not.
Closed on August 1, 1947.
Yeah. I forgot about that.
It never closed by December 1958. The theater continued operating for another two decades.