Pettit Theater
114 S. Price Street,
Hominy,
OK
74035
114 S. Price Street,
Hominy,
OK
74035
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The Pettit Theater, named after manager C.H. Pettit, opened its doors on March 7, 1921 with several unnamed photoplays and a live performance by Big Bill House and his Big Midnight Whirl Company. The Pettit Theater originally housed 1,200 seats when it opened, and the building measures 50x140ft.
During its later years, it was operated by Video Independent Theatres. In May 1958, it was taken over by Allied Theatres. Unfortunately Allied only operated the Pettit for a short period of time, and in late-October 1959, it was taken over by independent operator W.R. “Bill” Petty. That same week, the Pettit Theatre was renamed the Petty Theatre.
The Petty Theatre closed for the final time on February 1, 1961 with Anthony Perkins in “Psycho” and was converted into USPS Post Office.
The theatre was erected at a cost of $61,812. The heating plant cost $3,700.
A shame none of the links work anymore. If possible, it’s best to upload them to the photos section.
Hello!
I am writing a book for History Press about early theaters in Oklahoma. Can someone send me a photograph of the PETIT THEATRE at 300.dpi? FULL CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN. Thank you, Dr. John Wilson, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Offered on this nice site are vintage images of the Pettit Theatre;
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/401
These 1939 photos prove you ain’t kidding about this being a fabulous theatre for a small town. That fancy horseshoe balcony and those elegant box seats hint that the Pettit had opera house roots. Type in word “pettit” to see exterior & interior shots.
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The e-Podunk web site provides this vintage postard view of this cinema-
http://pix.epodunk.com/OK/ok_hominy01.jpg
I’ve heard the grits in Hominy are first rate.