Chief Theatre
217 N. Kansas Avenue,
Marceline,
MO
64658
217 N. Kansas Avenue,
Marceline,
MO
64658
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Previously operated by: Dickinson Theatres, H.J. Griffith Theaters Inc.
Previous Names: Dickinson Theatre
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Opened as the Dickinson Theatre on June 20, 1930 with William Powell in “The Benson Murder Case”. It was renamed the Chief Theatre in mid-1936 and was operated by the H.J. Griffith Theaters Inc. chain. The theatre seated 500 and was closed in late-September 1939.
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The correct address is 217 N. Main Street USA.
209 was a car dealership, pool hall, and other businesses. This photo - https://www.marceline.us/map-of-marceline-history/ - shows the location of the theatre at 217.
The Dickinson Theatre opened its doors on June 20, 1930 with William Powell in “The Benson Murder Case” along with Paramount News, Screen Song “The Prisoner’s Song”, and a short entitled “Home Edition” with sound installations by RCA Protophone.
It was renamed the Chief Theatre in mid-1936. The theater last had a capacity of 350 seats and closed in late-September 1939 following repairs, which literally became its final closing. During repair after World War II, the building was destroyed by a fire.