Star Theatre

dallasmovietheaters on October 7, 2024 at 3:51 am

The Stratford Theater launched here in 1913 and was operated by Gustav G. Schmidt who also operated the Atlas Theatre at 19th and Martingale and the Crystal Theatre on North Illinois Street. He converted the Stratford to sound to remain viable.

On Christmas Day 1948, the Stratford became the Star Theater with its Grand Opening showing “Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!” With June Havner and Jane Powell in “Luxury Liner.” I would suggest that the theater closed on December 2, 1956 with Martin and Lewis in “Artists and Models” supported by “Secret of Treasure Mountain.” I would also suggest that the theater wasn’t an African American Theater due to the fact that it always advertised in the mainstream press and was never mentioned in the African American press.

In the 21st Century, it became home to the Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant.