Roth E. Hook had been operating the town’s Eutaw Theatre and decided the time for a more modern facility was after the War. Hook built the Hook Theatre. Architect Wilmot C. Douglas of Birmingham designed the facilty. It launched May 9, 1947 with “Song of the South.” With 760 seats, RCA sound, and Brenkert projectors, the Hook had a good run into the television age before closing.
Address 224 Washington Avenue, the theatre launched December22, 1940 with Bob Burns in “Alias the Deacon.” The Dixie Theatre dating back to 1907 was in the same spot as the new Lake.
The Martin Theatre opened for the Martin Circuit on May 6, 1949. The theatre ended the long run of the Strand Theatre. The first film was “The Noose Hangs High.”
The Pratt-Mont was built in 1949 and likely launched on April 20, 1950 with a showing of “Blue Lagoon.” It closed April 29, 1990 after its 40th anniversary with “Strike it Rich” and “The Hunt for Red October.” It was torn down within a year of closing.
ABC Theatre Circuit launched the Plaza Cinema across from the Greenville Mall on May 11, 1972 with John Wayne in “The Cowboys.” The cinema had 512 seats at opening.
After the original Strand Theatre burned down on January 22, 1940, this replacement theatre was to be the New Strand Theatre but instead launched as the Neely Theatre in November of 1940 named after its owner, L.M. Neely.
The original Strand Theatre burned down on January 22, 1940. The replacement theatre was to be the New Strand Theatre but appears to have launched as the Neely Theatre in November of 1940.
The name of this venue upon opening was the Cinema Theater at Regency Mall which launched January 20, 1970. Its first film was “Viva Max.” The Regency Mall had opened just months earlier in August of 1969. The 300-seat cinema was opened by Cinemette Corporation Circuit which was going with the automated mini-theatre concept.” Manos Circuit took on the location. It then became the Regency Cinema in 1980. The Regency was twinned becoming the Regency Mall Twin Cinema which finally closed on August 10, 2000 with “Nutty Professor 2” and “X-Men” splitting with “Scary Movie.”
Cinemas IV opened on May 9, 1980 with 4 theatres each with 325 seats or 1,500 total for Manos Enterprises Circuit. Auditorium One featured a stage for live presentations. Pumpkin-colored draperies provided sound deadening. Automated projection equipment made it simpler for employees and Dolby stereo was installed at the opening. “Little Darlings,” “Being There,” “The Nude Bomb” and “Where the Buffalo Roam” opened the cinema.
The Victory Theatre was opened by Southern Railway engineer I.R. Murphy on April 5, 1942 with the film, “Skylark” and a Superman cartoon. A grand opening shot is in photos. The Victory closed on June 27, 1971 with “The Wild Country.”
The Tivoli Theatre launched by Joseph W. Gutzweiler on August 16, 1924 with Gloria Swanson in “The Humming Bird” and live vaudeville. The venue was built on the site of Kunkel Hall which was built in 1884 and razed in favor of the theatre in 1923. Architect M.F. Durlauf designed a steel-structured building whose front was comprised of white buff brick and Bowling Green limestone trim which apparently made a nice upgrade to Kunkel’s. Gutzweiler would go on to create the long-running Astra Theatre, as well.
The facility also housed the popular Tivoli Soda Fountain and Drug Store. That store became Poe’s Drug Store followed by Beckmann’s during the theater’s run. The Tivoli ran until July 19, 1970 when it closed with “The Grasshopper.” Almost immediately thereafter, Kersteiens Construction removed the sloping floor and seats to transform the building for other retail purposes. It would become Schneider’s Furniture and Carpeting store which expanded into the former theater’s spot.
The Gem Theatre launched February 8, 1913 in downtown Jasper, Indiana promising 10 minutes of film for a nickel. Chris Winkenhoefer ran the theatre 40 years until his death in 1953. The theatre soldiered on continuously until April 24, 1956 with a showing of “Good Morning Miss Dove.” It was used for a few sporadic events until the building was repurposed for Ruttkar’s 5 and dime variety store.
Launched April 16, 1949 with “North to Klondike.” Original owner J. Wilmer Blincoe pledge to only screen films that were approved by the Legion of Decency.
Wade Enterprises opened this as the Cecil Drive-In Theatre on July 11, 1950 with Esther Williams in “On an Island With You.” The theatre was advertised as midway betwen Enterprise and New Brockton on Highway 84.
James Gaylord of the Troy Theatre took on the theatre in 1955 from the Wades calling it the Coffee Drive-In Theatre. The Coffee was equipped with widescreen for showing CinemaScope presentations beginning in April of 1955 under its new name.
This automated twin-screen theater opened as the Jerry Lewis Cinema with “Billy Jack” and “Summer of ‘42” on February 25, 1972. Like many Jerry Lewis cinemas, this one changed names quickly. On November 2, 1973, it became the Bijou Theatre and tried repertory films. it tried again as Southwest Cinemas with Chinese-language films. It became the Shalimar Cinema finding an audience for Bollywood films before closing there in 1984.
The Shamrock launched July 14, 1971 with “Love Story” on two screens, “The Andomedia Strain” and “Willard.” AMC took on the Shamrock converting it to a 6-screen facility. It closed in 1986 due to the flooding which also ended the Shamrock Hotel across the street. Both were razed later that year.
Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.
Roth E. Hook had been operating the town’s Eutaw Theatre and decided the time for a more modern facility was after the War. Hook built the Hook Theatre. Architect Wilmot C. Douglas of Birmingham designed the facilty. It launched May 9, 1947 with “Song of the South.” With 760 seats, RCA sound, and Brenkert projectors, the Hook had a good run into the television age before closing.
Address 224 Washington Avenue, the theatre launched December22, 1940 with Bob Burns in “Alias the Deacon.” The Dixie Theatre dating back to 1907 was in the same spot as the new Lake.
The Martin Theatre opened for the Martin Circuit on May 6, 1949. The theatre ended the long run of the Strand Theatre. The first film was “The Noose Hangs High.”
The Pratt-Mont was built in 1949 and likely launched on April 20, 1950 with a showing of “Blue Lagoon.” It closed April 29, 1990 after its 40th anniversary with “Strike it Rich” and “The Hunt for Red October.” It was torn down within a year of closing.
ABC Theatre Circuit launched the Plaza Cinema across from the Greenville Mall on May 11, 1972 with John Wayne in “The Cowboys.” The cinema had 512 seats at opening.
After the original Strand Theatre burned down on January 22, 1940, this replacement theatre was to be the New Strand Theatre but instead launched as the Neely Theatre in November of 1940 named after its owner, L.M. Neely.
The original Strand Theatre burned down on January 22, 1940. The replacement theatre was to be the New Strand Theatre but appears to have launched as the Neely Theatre in November of 1940.
The name of this venue upon opening was the Cinema Theater at Regency Mall which launched January 20, 1970. Its first film was “Viva Max.” The Regency Mall had opened just months earlier in August of 1969. The 300-seat cinema was opened by Cinemette Corporation Circuit which was going with the automated mini-theatre concept.” Manos Circuit took on the location. It then became the Regency Cinema in 1980. The Regency was twinned becoming the Regency Mall Twin Cinema which finally closed on August 10, 2000 with “Nutty Professor 2” and “X-Men” splitting with “Scary Movie.”
Cinemas IV opened on May 9, 1980 with 4 theatres each with 325 seats or 1,500 total for Manos Enterprises Circuit. Auditorium One featured a stage for live presentations. Pumpkin-colored draperies provided sound deadening. Automated projection equipment made it simpler for employees and Dolby stereo was installed at the opening. “Little Darlings,” “Being There,” “The Nude Bomb” and “Where the Buffalo Roam” opened the cinema.
The Victory Theatre was opened by Southern Railway engineer I.R. Murphy on April 5, 1942 with the film, “Skylark” and a Superman cartoon. A grand opening shot is in photos. The Victory closed on June 27, 1971 with “The Wild Country.”
The Tivoli Theatre launched by Joseph W. Gutzweiler on August 16, 1924 with Gloria Swanson in “The Humming Bird” and live vaudeville. The venue was built on the site of Kunkel Hall which was built in 1884 and razed in favor of the theatre in 1923. Architect M.F. Durlauf designed a steel-structured building whose front was comprised of white buff brick and Bowling Green limestone trim which apparently made a nice upgrade to Kunkel’s. Gutzweiler would go on to create the long-running Astra Theatre, as well.
The facility also housed the popular Tivoli Soda Fountain and Drug Store. That store became Poe’s Drug Store followed by Beckmann’s during the theater’s run. The Tivoli ran until July 19, 1970 when it closed with “The Grasshopper.” Almost immediately thereafter, Kersteiens Construction removed the sloping floor and seats to transform the building for other retail purposes. It would become Schneider’s Furniture and Carpeting store which expanded into the former theater’s spot.
The Gem Theatre launched February 8, 1913 in downtown Jasper, Indiana promising 10 minutes of film for a nickel. Chris Winkenhoefer ran the theatre 40 years until his death in 1953. The theatre soldiered on continuously until April 24, 1956 with a showing of “Good Morning Miss Dove.” It was used for a few sporadic events until the building was repurposed for Ruttkar’s 5 and dime variety store.
Launched April 16, 1949 with “North to Klondike.” Original owner J. Wilmer Blincoe pledge to only screen films that were approved by the Legion of Decency.
Wade Enterprises opened this as the Cecil Drive-In Theatre on July 11, 1950 with Esther Williams in “On an Island With You.” The theatre was advertised as midway betwen Enterprise and New Brockton on Highway 84.
James Gaylord of the Troy Theatre took on the theatre in 1955 from the Wades calling it the Coffee Drive-In Theatre. The Coffee was equipped with widescreen for showing CinemaScope presentations beginning in April of 1955 under its new name.
Martin and Ray launched the Camellia Drive-In on June 7, 1950 with “The Big Cat.” The theatre was located on the old fairgrounds.
Mrs. L.C. Moore named the theatre for her late husband, Levi Moore. Wartime construction was approved and the theatre launched in 1942.
This automated twin-screen theater opened as the Jerry Lewis Cinema with “Billy Jack” and “Summer of ‘42” on February 25, 1972. Like many Jerry Lewis cinemas, this one changed names quickly. On November 2, 1973, it became the Bijou Theatre and tried repertory films. it tried again as Southwest Cinemas with Chinese-language films. It became the Shalimar Cinema finding an audience for Bollywood films before closing there in 1984.
The Shamrock launched July 14, 1971 with “Love Story” on two screens, “The Andomedia Strain” and “Willard.” AMC took on the Shamrock converting it to a 6-screen facility. It closed in 1986 due to the flooding which also ended the Shamrock Hotel across the street. Both were razed later that year.
In July of 1954, the theatre switched to CinemaScope to show widescreen films.
The Crenshaw Drive-In launched December 21, 1951 with “The Lady From Texas,” two cartoons, and with a fireworks celebration.
Opened in 1949, the theatre created a special spot for African American patrons in June of its first year of operation.
Martin Theatre opened the Broadway Drive-In Theatre with space for 275 cars on May 8. 1952. Martin Circuit said this would replace the Talladega Drive-In within their portfolio. That ozoner continued operation, however. Still going into the 1970s, the Broadway failed to make it into the video age and was rezoned in 1981 after which the facility was razed for multi-unit residential purposes.
A scheduled launch of August 4, 1948 was pushed back to August 8, 1948 when the Skyway launched with “Three Little Girls in Blue.” The facility became home to the Skyway Flea Market & Trade Day. The final film screened was January 13, 1985 with “Police Academy.” The drive-in screen was razed on February 14, 1987.
Opened March 9, 1949 with “Two Guys From Texas.”
The theatre opened October 30, 1948 with John Payne and June Haver in “Wake Up and Dream.” Built for $40,000 by John M. Miller and Garve Ivey, it was located on Highway 78 just two miles from the city limits of Jasper.