Criterion Theater
106 S. Main Street,
Tonkawa,
OK
74653
106 S. Main Street,
Tonkawa,
OK
74653
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Previously operated by: Griffith Amusement Company
Functions: Bowling Alley
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The Criterion Theater was opened on April 9, 1923 with Douglas McLean in “Bell Boy 13” and a live comedy on the stage: Frank Norton in “The Marriage of Elizabeth”. In May 1927 it was damaged by fire. It was listed with 400 seats in 1929.
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Lauren Grubb
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Address was 106 S. Main as found on 1925 and 1931 fire insurance maps.
This item about the Criterion Theatre appeared in the July 18, 1927, issue of The Film Daily:
The Criterion Theatre launched on April 9, 1923 with Douglas McLean in “Bell Boy 13” and a live comedy of Mr. Frank Norton in “The Marriage Of Elizabeth” with music by the theater’s orchestra (simply named “Jazz Orchestra”).