Don Gordon Theatre

4719 Canal Street,
Houston, TX 77011

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dallasmovietheaters
dallasmovietheaters on November 22, 2025 at 7:35 pm

The Don-Gordon Theatre was a post-War suburban theatre built by Mr. ans Mrs. Ernest H. Forsythe and named for 7-year old son Don and 10-year old son Gordon. Baugh & Scott contractors from Sa Antonio built the $125,000 streamline moderne venue. After missing its announced lauch, it opened October 12, 1946 with “My Reputation.” The policy shifted to double feature action films toward the end of its lifecycle. It closed on September 5, 1977 with “Orca” and “The Lifeguard.” It likely resumed as a Spanish language theatre before being offered for sale in 1988. It converted to a house of worship.

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on April 3, 2009 at 4:55 pm

Named after owner’s two sons, Don and Gordon. Opened on october 12, 1946. Closed in the mid seventies.