“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
A close look at the sign over the box office displays show times and and admission price of 10 cents. The sign on the right over the entrance states “show going on come in and stay as long as you like.”
A partial view of the Dixie Theater from 1939/40 in Paris Texas. Being shown at the time were several westerns featuring Gene Autry, William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd and John Wayne.
1950s double feature movie ad from the Buckner Drive In featuring Gene Autry in “Gene Autry and the Mounties” and Johnny Mack Brown in “West of Wyoming”.
A 1939 movie ad promoting a double feature, “Honor of the West” and “Daredevils of the Red Cirlce” along with an episode of a Republic serial, “The Executioner” at the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff.
An early 1940s image of the Elite Theater in Bonham.
No…this is not the American.
The Gordon was located a 412 N 4th and later became the Capitol.
“The Plaza was originally opened as the Liberty in the 1900s by Robb and Rowley. They were associated with the Davidge family who created a succesful theater business that spanned half a century in Durant. It closed for a few weeks in 1932 and was reopened as the State by the Davidges and Chester McSwain. Operating only a couple of days a week the State closed the same year. The Plaza was opened in that location July 3rd, 1936 by Davidge, Robb and Rowley. As late as 1984 the Plaza was open and showing movies but has since closed”
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An old newsprint image of the Cozy Theater in Paris.
An old newsprint image of the Jewell Theater that later became the Grand.
A 1996 image of the Palace Theatre in Marion.
An image of the Main Theater in Paris Texas from 1956.
Hello Chuck! Where have you been?
Don…
A view of the Little Dixie Theater in Paris from 1909/1916.
A close look at the sign over the box office displays show times and and admission price of 10 cents. The sign on the right over the entrance states “show going on come in and stay as long as you like.”
Thanks and you are correct Ken, I goofed on this posting. I have made the correction on flickr and posted the link on the “Dixie”
Don…
A partial view of the Dixie Theater from 1939/40 in Paris Texas. Being shown at the time were several westerns featuring Gene Autry, William “Hopalong Cassidy” Boyd and John Wayne.
A partial view of the Little Dixie Theater from approximately 1940 in Paris, Texas
A small 1950s movie ad from the Fabian promoting Gene Autry in “Indian Territory” can be seen here.
A 1942 image of the Main Theater in Paris Texas.
1950s double feature movie ad from the Buckner Drive In featuring Gene Autry in “Gene Autry and the Mounties” and Johnny Mack Brown in “West of Wyoming”.
A 1939 movie ad promoting a double feature, “Honor of the West” and “Daredevils of the Red Cirlce” along with an episode of a Republic serial, “The Executioner” at the Texas Theater in Oak Cliff.
A 1940s movie ad for the for the Cliff Queen in Oak Cliff.
A 1940s movie ad for the Hill Theater in Cockrell Hill.
A 1940s movie ad for the Kessler Theater in Dallas.
A 1940s movie ad for the Beckley Theater in Dallas.
A 1937 image of the Cliff Queen that was located in Oak Cliff.
Double features are playing featuring Gene Autry and Will Rogers.
A 1950s movie ad promoting Allan “Rocky” Lane in “Sundown in Santa Fe” showing at the Lakewood Theatre.
A 1950s movie poster ad from the Hill Theater promoting Gene Autry in “Riders of the Whistling Pines”.
Correction to Gene Autry promo. The Village was featuring Gene Autry in “Cow Town”.
A 1950s movie poster ad from the Village Theater promoting Gene Autry in “Riders of the Whistling Pines”.