A 1981 aerial view shows the theater, but I cannot confirm if its still operating or not. The screen was gone by the early-1990s but the projection booth managed to stand until the mid-2000s.
A 1971 aerial view shows the theater but I cannot confirm any evidence if the screen was standing or not. It was already gone by 1981, leaving the projection booth for at least another several years.
Thanks for the update! Actual opening date is July 16, 1982 with “Six Pack” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” in Screen 2. It never opened with children’s matinees.
The Kmart opened on November 8, 1990 as a replacement of their nearby older location a few blocks away. The Kmart closed in April 2016 and was occupied by a Tractor Supply.
The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Last operated by Budco.
Trexlertown originally had an United Artists triplex, which will have its own CT page soon.
Taken over by Mann on June 22, 1984.
Once suffered flood damage after its water pipes bursted in January 1985, which also spilled water all over the sidewalk.
A 1981 aerial view shows the theater, but I cannot confirm if its still operating or not. The screen was gone by the early-1990s but the projection booth managed to stand until the mid-2000s.
Opened in October 1940.
Closed as a movie theater on November 25, 1973 with “Paper Moon” and “Play It Again Sam”.
Opened in 1939 as a replacement of the nesrby Majestic Theatre, and closed on July 27, 1987 with “Garden Of Stone”.
Demolished in 1987.
Actual closing date is January 23, 1986, and demolished in 1989.
Closed on May 10, 1958 with John Ericson in “Oregon Passage” and the Bowery Boys in “Spook Chasers” (unknown if extras added).
A 1971 aerial view shows the theater but I cannot confirm any evidence if the screen was standing or not. It was already gone by 1981, leaving the projection booth for at least another several years.
The theater was visible in 1957, but was already wiped by the early-1970s.
Thanks for the update! Actual opening date is July 16, 1982 with “Six Pack” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” in Screen 2. It never opened with children’s matinees.
The screen is still in very perfect condition as of 2026. The projection booth is also still in good shape.
The Kmart opened on November 8, 1990 as a replacement of their nearby older location a few blocks away. The Kmart closed in April 2016 and was occupied by a Tractor Supply.
Its original screen was destroyed by high winds on June 18, 1957.
The Gem Theatre opened its doors on May 28, 1921 with a melodrama presentation of E.K. Lincoln in “Virtuous Men”.
Closed on September 25, 1993 with “Jurassic Park”. It originally closed for renovation and expansion but never reopened.
The Shelby 1 & 2 launched on June 26, 1974 with “The Black Windmill” in Screen 1 and the censored version of “The Nine Lives Of Fritz The Cat” in Screen 2. The Shelby closed as a double-feature house on June 23, 1983 with “The Man From Snowy River” and “Without A Trace” in Screen 1 and “Rocky III” and “The Black Stallion Returns” in Screen 2.
This closed after the 1980 season, and yes following the obscenity content court case and was followed by a fire that destroyed the screen on November 6 of that same year.
Closed on September 3, 1990.
Most likely opened in 1975 as a replacement of the nearby 55-Hi Drive-In.
After closing as a movie theater in 1996, it became an antique mall but the then-new owner respected the integrity of the building and architecture, and after leveling the floor to meet the stage, all other portions of the theater remain intact including its original gold curtain and original seating.
Closed on October 28, 1973 with the double Disney feature of “One Little Indian” and “Lady And The Tramp”.