Princess Theatre

109 S. Abel Street,
Winnfield, LA 71483

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Previously operated by: Saenger Amusements, Southern Amusements

Functions: Café, Retail

Previous Names: Winn Theatre

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The Winn Theatre was open prior to 1939. It was initially operated by Saenger Amusements followed by Southern Amusements. This was an African-American theatre that could accommodate 350 patrons. The Winn Theatre was renamed Princess Theatre in November 1955, but was still listed as the Winn Theatre in the 1957 edition of Film Daily Yearbook. This building now houses a café and retail.

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Joe Vogel
Joe Vogel on December 5, 2021 at 6:58 pm

The Winn got a name change in 1955, as noted in the November 16 issue of Motion Picture Exhibitor:

“The remodeled Winn, renamed the Princess, Winnfield, La., opened in grand style, under the management of Mrs. Edith Ann Long, who is also manager [of the] Parkway Drive-In there. Buying and booking will be handled by Theatres Service Company.”

50sSNIPES
50sSNIPES on November 9, 2025 at 7:54 pm

The Winn Theatre opened its doors on June 16, 1933 with Wheeler & Wooley in “So This Is Africa” (unknown if extras added) featuring installations of RCA Photophone sound.

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