Liberty Theatre

112 S. Rusk Street,
Ranger, TX 76470

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Previous Names: Majestic Theatre

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LIBERTY Theatre; Ranger, Texas.

This was originally the Majestic Theatre which opened on September 1, 1920. On April 23, 1923 it became the second Liberty Theatre to operate in Ranger, TX. It closed around 1931, possibly remaining a silent movie theatre throughout its life.

Contributed by Billy Smith / Billy Holcomb / Don Lewis

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Don Lewis
Don Lewis on April 16, 2009 at 7:10 pm

A theater ad from 1922 for the Liberty Theater in Ranger.

Don Lewis
Don Lewis on June 18, 2009 at 7:57 pm

A sad view of the remains of the Liberty Theater in Ranger Texas.

robboehm
robboehm on May 13, 2021 at 2:58 pm

This, the second theatre to bear that name in Ranger, started life as the Majestic. It was purchased and renamed by the owner of the original Liberty. The Majestic, itself, was the second with that name, the original having been destroyed in a massive fire which ravaged a large part of downtown Ranger. Although I did not find a picture of the original Majestic, I did find one of the original Liberty which was located on South Rusk next to the Masonic Hall the image of which I’ve uploaded.

The later Liberty had considerable seating, loge stalls and a balcony.

robboehm
robboehm on May 13, 2021 at 3:08 pm

Apparently the second Liberty was also located on South Rusk not too far from the original.

dorstar
dorstar on March 10, 2024 at 3:12 pm

The Majestic Theatre was sold to W.B. Palmer on April 23, 1923 and he renamed the theatre to the Liberty Theatre. W.B. Palmer purchased the Lamb Theatre at the same time. The Liberty Theatre hosted vaudeville acts, boxing matches, movies, and for a time the Central Baptist Church held their services there while their building was under construction.

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