Wells Beach Casino Theatre
Wells Beach,
ME
04090
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Previously operated by: Loew's Inc.
Previous Names: Wells Beach Theatre
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The Wells Beach Theatre opened in August 1931. It was listed as (Closed) in 1941 and 1943 editions of Film Daily Yearbook. Later reopened, it was operated by Loew’s. On May 30, 1961 it suffered damage from a small fire. It reopened several weeks later as the Wells Beach Casino Theatre. It was closed in the late-1970’s.
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Billy Holcomb / Don Lewis / Billy Smith
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From 1940 a photo of the Wells Beach Theatre along with several additional entertainment attractions in Wells Beach.
Nice vintage photo Don and you can go dancing next door.
Would be nice to have an address, more info and more photos!
The Theatre Historical Society on-line archive has the MGM Theatre Report for the Wells Beach Theatre; it’s Card # 460. No address listed. There is an exterior photo taken April 1, 1941. Condition is Fair. The report says it opened in 1934, was showing MGM films, and had 381 seats. It was open only in the summer. The 1940 populatin was 2,100.
The Wells Beach Theatre opened in August 1931 and was constructed by the Island Ledge Casino company. It was originally planned to be built with a capacity of 522 seats, but was unknown yet.
The Wells Beach Theatre was later operated by Loew’s Inc., but on May 30, 1961, an early evening fire damaged the theater which caused a short closure. It reopened less than several weeks later and was renamed the Wells Beach Casino Theatre a short time later. It was closed in the late-1970s.