South-East Theatre
2121 South 1100 East,
Salt Lake City,
UT
84106
2121 South 1100 East,
Salt Lake City,
UT
84106
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Fox Circuit
Architects: Clifford Evans, Taylor Woolley
Firms: Woolley & Evans
Styles: Streamline Moderne
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News About This Theater
- Dec 9, 2012 — Happy 50th, “Lawrence of Arabia”
- Oct 18, 2011 — Happy 50th, "West Side Story"
The South-East Theatre opened December 25, 1936 with Esward Arnold in “Come and Get It!” and was run by Fox Intermountain Theaters. The South-East Theatre was located in the southeast district of Sugarhouse, next to the Sprague Branch library.
Like many small town theatres, the theatre was actually dozens of feet from its street entrance, and was reached by a long hallway. Additionally, the auditorium was positioned at an angle, apparently following the odd property line of the adjacent library.
The South-East Theatre closed, probably in the 1970’s, and was converted into retail. In the late-1990’s it was demolished to make way for a new retail development on the block.
Contributed by
Grant Smith
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Recent comments (view all 6 comments)
I went to shows here several times in the 60’s,once in 1970.It was a beautifully elegant house.The nice place that was Sugar House back then added to the enjoyment.My new wife liked to check out the furniture store across the street.Still have the only pc.I bought there,an end table.The ice cream store around the corner was a legend.Only Country Boy Dairy in N.Ogden can compare in quality today.
Wow only 1 comment on this theatre since 2005.
Come on SALT LAKE CITY I know someone there can write more about this theatre. I will check in 5 years.
My Mom took me to see the remastered Fantasia here sometime in the 60’s. Also an obscure movie called The Swashbucklers. My friends Mother took us to see The Love Bug. Fun times.
OPENED DECEMBER 25, 1936
Grand opening ad:
South-East theatre opening 25 Dec 1936, Fri The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah) Newspapers.com