Skytrain Theatre

108 Mid-America Boulevard,
Midwest City, OK 73110

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50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on November 10, 2024 at 9:49 pm

The Skytrain Theatre was first owned by Lewis Burton with an estimate of $95,000, and opened its doors on November 3, 1944 with Jack Carson in “Make Your Own Bed” along with an unnamed cartoon and a newsreel.

JimRoss66
JimRoss66 on August 22, 2021 at 7:23 pm

Used to go to the Skytrain every weekend with my buddy during grades 5-7. Saw The Tingler there in 1959. What a hoot!

rivest266
rivest266 on August 26, 2018 at 12:43 pm

Newspaper listings started in December 1944. Being a suburban theatre at the time, it may have been opened before.

webpa
webpa on August 25, 2018 at 3:22 pm

I was a “fill-in” projectionist for Barton Theaters 1958-1960. Worked at All the Midwest City house and drive-in theaters, and a few of Barton’s OKC locations(Redskin, 77 Drive-In, Airline Drive-In, etc.) All were equipped with either Simplex E7 or Simplex XL projector heads. Redskin had Ampex 4 channel stereo sound. At the Skytrain, I suffered through 3-D and “tingler” engagements (had to help install the seat vibrators throughout the house). The little hamburger grill a couple of doors down the sidewalk from the theater made the best burgers I’ve ever had.

Cimarron
Cimarron on February 4, 2014 at 7:55 pm

Pic of Skytrain playing 1947’s “Good News” added to Photo Section.

TLSLOEWS
TLSLOEWS on July 15, 2010 at 1:47 pm

Nice find Cosmic Ray.

raybradley
raybradley on July 15, 2010 at 1:09 pm

Look at this page to see great vintage shots of the Skytrain Theatre and Midwest Shopping Center
http://www.roadsideoklahoma.com/node/450

kencmcintyre
kencmcintyre on January 1, 2009 at 5:28 pm

Here is an item from Boxoffice magazine in October 1947:

MIDWEST CITY-The Skytrain, a Lewis Barton operation in Midwest City, is being remodeled. This house, which was built during World War II, will have new upholstered backs on the 1,100 chairs, new carpet, upholstered doors and many other new features when the remodeling is completed. Barton is also installing acoustical paneling for more perfect sound.

missmelbatoast
missmelbatoast on November 4, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Take a short cut to desired photo by typing “midwest city buisness district”. As noted, model of Skytrain can be seen photo center, at top of u shaped parking area.
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missmelbatoast
missmelbatoast on November 4, 2008 at 4:14 pm

Skytrain Theatre can be seen center of this scale model of above mentioned shopping mall
(type in word “midwest city”, then scroll down to see model pix)
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