Hollywood Theatre
118 E. Front Street,
Buchanan,
MI
49107
118 E. Front Street,
Buchanan,
MI
49107
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Previous Names: Princess Theatre
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Originally the Princess Theatre which opened on April 11, 1915 with “The Last Days of Pompei”. It was renamed Hollywood Theatre on February 28, 1933.
Later operated by State Rep. Don R. Pears, it had a balcony where minorities were seated. The Hollywood Theatre was closed on October 18, 1962 with Rock Hudson in “Written on the Sand”.
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Bryan Krefft
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Here is an interesting set of facts about the purchase of the Hollywood in 1935:
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Vintage photo on this page. Address should be 421 W. Front Street.
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1958 photo added credit Bud Baker.
The Princess Theatre opened on April 11, 1915 with “The Last Days of Pompeii.” It closed as a silent movie house in March of 1930. Homer Morley took on the venue equipping for sound at a grand relaunch on March 18, 1931. He declared bankruptcy closing the theatre on October 26, 1932. Phay A. Graffort took on the venue operating it as of February 28, 1933 changing its name later that year to the Hollywood Theatre. It closed October 18, 1962 with Rock Hudson and Lauren Bacall in “Written on the Sand.”