The Empress Theatre is listed as open in 1927. By 1933 the theatre at this address was called the Paramount Theatre. then by 1939 the theatre was called the Horstman Theatre. I could find no listing for the Empress after 1933 at this address, the Horstman operated into the late-1950’s.
This theatre was owned by George Karsch who was the owner of the Lead Belt Amusement Co. when it became the Ozark Theatre, by 1947 ownership changed to Edwards and Plumlee Theatres. They owned a number of thetres in the Lead Belt area.
This theatre goes back to 1935 when it was known as the Roxy. Should have ana AKA Roxy Theatre. According to their website the theatre name is just Big Time Cinema. The have made the conversion to digital projection with Dolby 7.1 surround sound.
The theatre is fully digital with Dolby Digital Surround Sound. They have one of the largest screens in the area, with a seating capacity of 300. website
The dark seats in the front were wooden backs and bottoms, the lighter color seats were padded backs and bottoms.
The Empress Theatre is listed as open in 1927. By 1933 the theatre at this address was called the Paramount Theatre. then by 1939 the theatre was called the Horstman Theatre. I could find no listing for the Empress after 1933 at this address, the Horstman operated into the late-1950’s.
This drive-in opened as the Bebe Drive-In in 1951and still known as the Bebe in 1970. It was owned by James Sullivan.
Should be listed as closed, closed in 2011.
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The Cadet Drive-In initially opened in 1952. It has a car capacity of 700 cars.
The correct address for the State Theatre is 619 Main Street, Cabool, MO 65689
According to their website the theatre is located on S. 63 Highway. website
The correct address for the Courtney Theatre is 102 W. Ohio St.
The Buffalo Theatre dates back to 1938. The theatre was located on S. Maple Street.
the Pix Theatre opened in 1942. It was still listed as open in 1957. The theatre seated 300. The building is now the home to the County Courier News.
This theatre is all digital with Dolby Sound and 3D capabilities. website
The name of this theatre needs to be corrected to Michlo Theatre. The Michlo was listed as open in 1933.
The name of this theatre should be changed to God & Country Theatres. It is a live venue only. website
The State Theatre opened in 1937. It should be listed as closed/demolished.
The Grand Theatre was open prior to 1925. It was still listed as open in 1957.
The Ozaark Theatre goes back to 1930 when it opened.
This theatre was owned by George Karsch who was the owner of the Lead Belt Amusement Co. when it became the Ozark Theatre, by 1947 ownership changed to Edwards and Plumlee Theatres. They owned a number of thetres in the Lead Belt area.
This theatre goes back to 1935 when it was known as the Roxy. Should have ana AKA Roxy Theatre. According to their website the theatre name is just Big Time Cinema. The have made the conversion to digital projection with Dolby 7.1 surround sound.
The address for the Noll Theatre was 1513 Central Street, Bethany, MO. 64424
This theatre is now operated by Mitchell Theatre as the Belton Cinema 8. website
The Ava Family Theatre is all digital with Dolby 7.1 sound. Their website
The Plaza Theatre opened in 1937.
The theatre is fully digital with Dolby Digital Surround Sound. They have one of the largest screens in the area, with a seating capacity of 300. website
The Rigney Theatre closed in June of 2013 for reapirs and has never reopened.