Joe, the Ute goes back to the 1920’s when it was known as the Rialto Theatre, it may have been the Princess prior to Rialto. It was also known as the Chipita Theatre after the Rialto and before the Ute. I believe that after Robert O. Boller’s remodel in 1935 for the J.B. Cooper enterprises is when it was renamed the Ute Yheatre.
This theatre goes back to the 1920’s when it was known as the Electric Theatre. The Boller Brothers did a complete remodel of the existing theatre and it was then renamed the Mercier Theatre. In 1934 it was owned by the Electric Theatre Company. This theatre should have an AKA Electric Theatre.
The Marshall is no longer part of B&B Theatres. Marshall Cinema is a hometown movie theater locally owned and operated in Marshall, MO. They strive to show the newest movies on Their new, all digital projectors with 3D capabilities. They are proud to be able to offer full surround sound and amazing picture clarity. They have a large variety of refreshments, including 15 different seasonings for your popcorn! Their website
Thee days after the fire the remains of the owner, Kenneth Rainwater was found in the ruble. Authorities were not sure if he set the fire, he was up on child pornograpy charges.
If the IOOF was used for movies in the 1980’s that had to be after the Cozy Theatre was already closed. The Motion Picture Yearbook says the Municipal Auditorium was used for movies from 1927 thru 1930.
The Royal Theatre goes back to at least 1926 when it was the Grand Theatre, it became the Macon Theatre in 1931. No idea when it was changed to the Royal. In 1957 it was still known as the Macon Theatre
The Clark Theatre opened on May 22, 1931. There was a bombing in the lobby of the theatre shortly after opening. Initially the theatre seated 700 but was remodeled in 1949 with seating reduced to 550. The Clark was located on the corner of Georgia St. & 4th St. There is nothing there now.
Joe, there was another blog that talked about the two Lexington Theatres and also had the same photo as your weblog. The motion picture yearbook lists the address that is in the header. In the blog the lady said that the Main Street was across the street from the court house and that the Eagle was a block away from the court house. In the blog it also said that Lexington was east of Kansas City (which is correct) on the Mississippi (which is incorrect, It is on the Missouri).
The Plaza Theatre began its life as the Lyric Theatre and was open prior to 1926. It was renamed the Liberty Theatre in 1928. It became the Plaza Theatre in 1933. This theatre should AKA’s Lyric Theatre & Liberty Theatre.
Joe, the Ute goes back to the 1920’s when it was known as the Rialto Theatre, it may have been the Princess prior to Rialto. It was also known as the Chipita Theatre after the Rialto and before the Ute. I believe that after Robert O. Boller’s remodel in 1935 for the J.B. Cooper enterprises is when it was renamed the Ute Yheatre.
Robert O. Boller was the architect for the 1949/1950 remodel of the Peak Theatre for Larry Starsmore CEO of Westland Theatre, INC.
Seems weird that J.T. Ghosen and Mr Chosen have similarly spellled names.
Robert O. Boller was the arcitect for the 1946 remodel.
Robert Boller was the architect for a remodel in 1941 for the Gasconade Theatre Co.
The owner at the time the theatre opened in 1936 was J.T. Ghosen.
I believe that Leko Realty was the original owner of the Norside Theatre. Sam Levin was the attorney for the Realty Co.
The owner at the time of the remodel in 1952-1953 was Lloyd Kerby.
This theatre goes back to the 1920’s when it was known as the Electric Theatre. The Boller Brothers did a complete remodel of the existing theatre and it was then renamed the Mercier Theatre. In 1934 it was owned by the Electric Theatre Company. This theatre should have an AKA Electric Theatre.
This theatre goes back to the 1920’s when it was known as the Lee Auditorium when at that time sating was listed at 800.
The Marshall is no longer part of B&B Theatres. Marshall Cinema is a hometown movie theater locally owned and operated in Marshall, MO. They strive to show the newest movies on Their new, all digital projectors with 3D capabilities. They are proud to be able to offer full surround sound and amazing picture clarity. They have a large variety of refreshments, including 15 different seasonings for your popcorn! Their website
Thee days after the fire the remains of the owner, Kenneth Rainwater was found in the ruble. Authorities were not sure if he set the fire, he was up on child pornograpy charges.
The Uptown is closed. This is what they say on their website, Thank you for your patronage. No more shows until further notice. Their website
If the IOOF was used for movies in the 1980’s that had to be after the Cozy Theatre was already closed. The Motion Picture Yearbook says the Municipal Auditorium was used for movies from 1927 thru 1930.
Joe, from 1926 on it is listed as the Main Street Theatre. What did they do submit the entire town to the National Register of Historic Places?
The Royal Theatre goes back to at least 1926 when it was the Grand Theatre, it became the Macon Theatre in 1931. No idea when it was changed to the Royal. In 1957 it was still known as the Macon Theatre
This cinema has made the conversion to digital projection with 3D capailities.
The Clark Theatre opened on May 22, 1931. There was a bombing in the lobby of the theatre shortly after opening. Initially the theatre seated 700 but was remodeled in 1949 with seating reduced to 550. The Clark was located on the corner of Georgia St. & 4th St. There is nothing there now.
Had to be summer time when the photo was taken, the tree is covered with leaves and you won’t find that in the fall or winter in Missouri.
Joe, there was another blog that talked about the two Lexington Theatres and also had the same photo as your weblog. The motion picture yearbook lists the address that is in the header. In the blog the lady said that the Main Street was across the street from the court house and that the Eagle was a block away from the court house. In the blog it also said that Lexington was east of Kansas City (which is correct) on the Mississippi (which is incorrect, It is on the Missouri).
The Plaza Theatre began its life as the Lyric Theatre and was open prior to 1926. It was renamed the Liberty Theatre in 1928. It became the Plaza Theatre in 1933. This theatre should AKA’s Lyric Theatre & Liberty Theatre.
Joe, I added the Majestic Theatre since it wasn’t listed.
The Ski-Hi Drive-In was located on Millcreek Road.
Loe (Lamar Movies) has the Plaza and Barco made the transition to digital projection?
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