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Texas2step commented about Indian Theatre on Apr 27, 2019 at 7:52 pm

The Antlers Theatre which was located at 127 South Jackson Street, was open by 1913. Around 1930 the theatre name was changed to Indian Theatre. The Indian Theatre was destroyed by fire in June of 1969 and the building was demolished.

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Texas2step commented about Fleet Theatre on Apr 20, 2019 at 7:45 pm

This one opened on June 17, 1938. The opening movie was “The Hit Parade” with Frances Langford.

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Texas2step commented about Kismet Temple on Apr 20, 2019 at 7:36 pm

A 1921 ad for the Kismet Temple gives the number of auditorium seats as 2300.

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Texas2step commented about Palace Theater on Apr 14, 2019 at 7:19 pm

A tax photo for 451 Craig Avenue shows the Palace Theatre.

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Texas2step commented about A & G Theatre on Apr 13, 2019 at 7:22 pm

The address is 150 North Beach Boulevard.

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Texas2step commented about State Theatre on Apr 10, 2019 at 7:28 pm

The State Theatre opened on March 18, 1942.

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Texas2step commented about Rialto Theatre on Apr 7, 2019 at 7:20 pm

When the Rialto Theatre opened on April 19, 1917, the opening movie was “The Poor Little Rich Girl ” with Mary Pickford.

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Texas2step commented about Henn Theatre on Apr 6, 2019 at 7:21 pm

The Henn Theatre in Murphy opened on June 20, 1935. The opening day movie was “Life Begins At 40” with Will Rogers.

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Texas2step commented about Cameo Theatre on Apr 3, 2019 at 7:15 pm

This one was previously known as the Realart Theatre. The Realart was remodeled and opened as the Cameo Theatre on July 21, 1926.

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Texas2step commented about Starlite Drive-In on Apr 2, 2019 at 7:24 pm

This one opened on April 7, 1950. The opening movie was “The Red Pony” with Myrna Loy and Robert Mitchum.

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Texas2step commented about Liberty Theatre on Mar 20, 2019 at 7:26 pm

This one opened on November 14, 1917.

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Texas2step commented about Paramount Theatre on Mar 13, 2019 at 7:18 pm

The Park Theatre opened on March 28, 1921 with “Lying Lips” starring House Peters and Florence Vidor.

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Texas2step commented about Plaza Theatre on Mar 11, 2019 at 7:25 pm

This one was previously known as the Cascade Theatre. The name was changed to Plaza Theatre in August of 1947.

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Texas2step commented about State Theatre on Mar 9, 2019 at 7:19 pm

This one opened as the Broadway Theatre on March 12, 1919 with Anita Stewart in “Virtuous Wives”.

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Texas2step commented about Village Theatre on Mar 6, 2019 at 7:32 pm

This one opened on October 17, 1940.

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Texas2step commented about Royal Theatre on Mar 5, 2019 at 7:10 pm

The Royal Theatre opened on December 23, 1935 with Shirley Temple in “Curly Top”.

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Texas2step commented about Leland Theater on Feb 28, 2019 at 7:11 pm

This one opened on August 26, 1948. The opening movie was “Red River” starring John Wayne.

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Texas2step commented about Texas Theatre on Feb 27, 2019 at 7:15 pm

The Texas Theatre in Hebbronville opened on June 15, 1935.

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Texas2step commented about Strand Theatre on Feb 26, 2019 at 7:01 pm

This one opened on January 24, 1917. The feature film was “The Ne'er Do Well” with Kathlyn Williams.

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Texas2step commented about Skyway Drive-In on Feb 23, 2019 at 7:11 pm

This one opened on June 29, 1950.

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Texas2step commented about Center Theatre on Feb 17, 2019 at 7:27 pm

This one was advertising as the Scotland Theatre in May of 1924, so it was opened prior to that.

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Texas2step commented about Roxy Theatre on Feb 17, 2019 at 7:25 pm

I have not seen any ads for a Roxy Theatre in Laurinburg. There was a Rex Theatre mentioned in a 1924 ad for the Scotland (Center) Theatre in Laurinburg. At that time, the Scotland Theatre was for white people and the Rex Theatre was for black people.

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Texas2step commented about Loew's Gates Theatre on Feb 11, 2019 at 7:06 pm

This one opened on November 21, 1921. The feature film was “Alias Ladyfingers” with Bert Lytell.

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Texas2step commented about Pick Theatre on Feb 8, 2019 at 7:18 pm

Pickwick is the former name of the Pick Theatre. The Pickwick Theatre dates back to 1909. The theatre was remodeled and opened as the Pick Theatre on the date given above. The modern address would be around 105 East Franklin Street.

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Texas2step commented about Co-Ed Cinema on Feb 6, 2019 at 7:04 pm

This one opened as the Co-Ed Theatre on June 26, 1939.