Jim Theatre
412 Desiard Street,
Monroe,
LA
71201
412 Desiard Street,
Monroe,
LA
71201
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Previously operated by: Joy's Theaters Inc.
Previous Names: Siegle Theatre, Joy Theatre
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The 650-seat Siegle Theatre was opened by 1931. It was taken over by the Joy’s Theaters Inc. chain and following renovations it reopened as the Joy Theatre on May 25, 1941 with Charlie Chaplin in “The Great Dictator”. It could accommodate 400 patrons. On April 4, 1953 it was taken over by T.M McElroy Theatres Inc. and was renamed Jim Theatre. It closed in 1968.
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The Joy Theatre opened its doors on October 15, 1944 with Red Skelton in “Bathing Beauty” along with a MGM cartoon: Ol' Doc Donkey in “The Tree Surgeon”, and a MGM “News Of The Day” newsreel.
The Joy theatre reopened on May 25th, 1941. ad below.
Joy theatre reopening 23 May 1941, Fri The News-Star (Monroe, Louisiana) Newspapers.com
Renamed Jim on April 4th, 1953. Article below:
Jim Theatre opening 01 Apr 1953, Wed The News-Star (Monroe, Louisiana) Newspapers.com
Closed 1968.