Twain Theater
S. Main Street,
Mansfield,
PA
16933
S. Main Street,
Mansfield,
PA
16933
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Architects: Louis Magaziner
Previous Names: Star Theater, Rialto Theater
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- Jan 25, 2011 — Four screen theater proposed for Mansfield
The Star Theater was built in 1916. The architect is listed as Louis Magaziner. The Star Theater later became the Rialto Theater. On August 8, 1936 the theater was sold and the new owners renovated the theater and changed the name to the Twain Theater. The Twain Theater closed around 1977. Click the link below for an old photo of the Twain Theater.
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Elmer Cornwell and W.A. McCausland launched the Star Theatre on a 20-year lease in downtown Mansfield. The Star Theatre Circuit sold the venue to new operators who changed the name to the Rialto Theatre in the sound era. At end of lease, new operators took on the Rialto. They were Harry Swain & Harry Taylor who fused their last names together to create the Twain on August 8, 1936. The first film as the Twain was “Showboat” and the theatre showed off its new RCA Photophone sound system.